New generation 78 rpm tables

[pmartel60]

Hey all

At some point when I get rich again, I want to get back into 78's.

I have a Lenco L75 in good shape, BUT I can't help but wonder what a direct drive table would do for 78 reproduction. I note an Audio Technica AT lp120 and it has variable speed like the Lenco.

What are your thoughts on new generation 78 tables, the variable speed factor is essential in acoustic recordings as we know

 

[KentTeffeteller]

Stick to your Lenco. Until you get into Technics SL 1200 GR or new SP-10/SL-1000 territory anything else would be a downgrade compared to a Lenco L 75 in proper working order. If you want to do 78 RPM on your Lenco, get a 78 RPM stylus if available for your cartridge or get a headshell for your arm, and a 78 RPM friendly cartridge,.

 

[Poinzy]

I use an Audio Technica AT-LP-1240-USB for 78 and Edison diamond disc archiving. It's a much higher quality product than the LP-120. Also, a direct-drive deck will generate, on average, much less rumble than an idler-wheel deck.

To whom it may concern: I am SO not going to argue about any of this. I answered a direct question with a direct answer. Look for attention someplace else.

 

[malden]

If every other aspect of playing 78's were perfect, then you may hear some difference in sound between your Lenco and a direct drive. I like to listen to 78's on vintage gear, Rek-O-Kut idler turntable, GE mono cartridge, mono tube amp and one huge, highly efficient speaker.

 

[beatcomber]

I use an Audio Technica AT-LP-1240-USB for 78 and Edison diamond disc archiving. It's a much higher quality product than the LP-120. Also, a direct-drive deck will generate, on average, much less rumble than an idler-wheel deck.

To whom it may concern: I am SO not going to argue about any of this. I answered a direct question with a direct answer. Look for attention someplace else.

I don't see anything especially controversial about your post...

 

[jeffpaletz]

I've modified two of my Technics Direct Drive turntables to play at 78 instead of 45 when a switch hidden under the platter is turned on. There is a thread here on how to do it. I did it to an SL-1650 and an SL-5350. I like running my 78s on direct drive turntables but the biggest issue for sound quality is the condition of the 78. They sound really good if they are in excellent condition. I've use a Shure M78 cartridge and I'm happy with the results.

 

[beat_truck]

I've also added 78 RPM to a few Technics DD tables. An SL D202, SL D303, and an SL 2000. They all work well. I also have an SL D2 and an SL 1300 MK1 that I'll probably tackle someday. I need to sell some of them and don't know if it'll help or hurt the value when I move some of them on to a new owner. I hid the switches underneath the platter, so they appear stock.