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So I want to buy a changer...

Alright, so maybe I'll wait a while until I can find a better changer.

Or maybe I'll just not by a changer and get way more records, and some CDs.

Thanks again for all the advice guys.
 
AAA3330 said:
The turntable in the ad is a BSR, which aren't very popular with many audiophiles with good reason. If you're not looking to spend a lot of money, I think that you would be much happier with a Bic. It drops the records much more gently and I would consider them to be "audiophile quality".
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You have right, BSR it's not an audiophile device, but Corbin sayd that he want not something very sofistycated but not to eaten records. This in photo is the model with MM cartridge, the others are ceramic. I have one of this and i can tell that with a good cartridge and an good setup the quality of audition is quite high.:D
 
I'd go with a Dual. The advantages are obvious. They lower the records gently down to the platter in an elevator type of style, the light tonearm is very easy on your records, and they come in both idler wheel and belt drive systems. Since most of them use a standard 1/2" cartridge mount, you have wide choice of cartridges to use.
 
turntabletym said:
You have right, BSR it's not an audiophile device, but Corbin sayd that he want not something very sofistycated but not to eaten records. This in photo is the model with MM cartridge, the others are ceramic. I have one of this and i can tell that with a good cartridge and an good setup the quality of audition is quite high.:D
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Yes, I agree. For someone who wants to stack a few records, the OP may be pleased with the BSR in the ad. The price is right and they do play records, so perhaps some of us can be a bit harsh on the BSR turntable. Another thing like you said, some can be better than others. Some of the other changers mentioned may be better choices, but likely will cost more. I was just looking at some BIC's on the bay and it seems that even they are going for a lot more these days.
 
There is a very good Technics SL-1650 in Barter Town, minus a cart at a very good price. I used to have the older SL-1350 and it's great for a changer. You'll have to subscribe in order to access it.

Here is a pic of the SL-1350. The SL-1650 is pretty much the same, but a silver gray.

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AAA3330 said:
Yes, I agree. For someone who wants to stack a few records, the OP may be pleased with the BSR in the ad. The price is right and they do play records, so perhaps some of us can be a bit harsh on the BSR turntable. Another thing like you said, some can be better than others. Some of the other changers mentioned may be better choices, but likely will cost more. I was just looking at some BIC's on the bay and it seems that even they are going for a lot more these days.
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Yes, don't disregard all BSRs - just because they were generally of lower quality.

My all in one that I had in high school had a BSR changer. It was what it was, and I always treated my records with care, and changed the stylus often. Of my records that "endured" that BSR way back when, they all still sound great to this day. It only had a ceramic cartridge, and the sound was definitely "lo-fi", but it served it's purpose well, so I can't complain.
 
Once you become a subscriber to AK, you'll have access to bartertown. I have an SL-1360, which is an earlier version. It's a really awesome changer. Technics made some of, if not the best changers around. They are very gentle on the records. They also work great for single play. If I could only keep one turntable, my Technics would be the one.
 
If you want a Technics made changer that won't set you back too much $$, keep an eye out for a MCS 6710. It's a belt drive, fixed headshell, changer that usually sells for peanuts on ebay. It isn't of the highest quality (like the Technics SL-1650), but it does use the exact same stacking spindles as all (save the SL-1350 & 1360) the Technics models. A fine entry level table that will still beat the pants off of a BSR.

If you find a table on ebay that you like, make sure the seller knows how to pack a turntable for safe shipment. Many don't.
 
Ok, so how about this one?

So this whole time I've been looking for something I can build a box for and do something kind of custom. How about this changer?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/for/2823061851.html

(No my ad)

You guys said to look for a Gerrard, right? This one is listed as a "Cerrard", I'm thinking cheap knock-off or typo...

Anyway, this one even comes with the wood to make the new plinth (I learned that word here!).

The other guy sent me more photos of his all-in-ones and one of them seems to have a sliding weight at least, but this one is probably better.

Anyway, thanks again.
 
Super. I'm going to head over to check it out in the morning (if I can get a hall pass from my wife). I think I could probably get it for $20.

Any caveats? When I talked to the guy I asked him to try the stacker out to make sure it works, not while I was on the phone though, I'll call him in the morning.

Do you know what sort of cartridge I'll need for this?
 
As an aside: I have a great manual Technics with a high compliance AT cartridge. But I grabbed a thrift shop Philips GA 406 automatic with a Shure 1000e, counterweight and antiskating that has been extremely reliable, especially given the $10 price and plasticky look. It sits under the Technics. To be able to stack a half dozen albums, kick back with a drink and get lost in a book is wonderful. And sometimes I even prefer the beefier and less fussy sound of the Shure. I find myself more relaxed, into the music and less worried about fidelity.

And why burn all those calories walking across the room?
 
That Philco is beautiful! I know nothing about it, but it looks very nice.

That console with the Garrard also looks promising - after some new acoustical fabric is put over the speakers.

Maybe you'll get a shot at trying out both of them? That would be cool.

Choices for sure....it seems to be raining changers where you live. :thmbsp:
 
That Philco looks like it uses a ceramic cartridge and doesn't have standard cartridge mounts. I'd skip it, even if free.

That Type A is a nice turntable. The Electrohome console might even turn out to have some very nice innards! It's probably tubed.
 
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