Used Denon DP-37F...good buy?

[heymcflyyy]

I saw this listing on a local Craigslist and was curious if it was a good buy. I know the Denon's have a history of electronics crapping out, but this one says all the capacitors have been replaced...I'm not sure if that would alleviate those worries? It's a bit of a drive, but I'm on the hunt if its worth it.

$210 - http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/ele/5267822766.html

 

[gogofast]

I'd go for it if I was in the market for one. Sounds like the seller knows what he/she is doing and what's done is worth a couple hundred $$ in service.

 

[spartanmanor]

For the price and what has been done I would say yes it is worth it.

 

[squirrelnest]

That's a nice turntable....picked mine up for $30.00 at the local thrift....right place at the right time & it runs fine!
With all that works that's been done.....go for it!

 

[squirrelnest]

That's a nice turntable....picked mine up for $30.00 at the local thrift....right place at the right time & it runs fine!
With all that works that's been done.....go for it!

 

[squirrelnest]

Sorry for the multiple posts.....

 

[jmchrislip]

I would jump at that opportunity!! It's been recapped and that alone makes it well worth the price. GET IT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!

 

[heymcflyyy]

Thanks for all the replies! How would this compare to a Technics SL-D2 in sound quality? There is also one of those available around the same area for slightly less (asking $179, could probably talk down some).

The wow & flutter look better on the Denon, but the rumble seems way different (unless there is a typo):
http://www.vinylengine.com/library/denon/dp-37f.shtml
http://www.vinylengine.com/library/technics/sl-d2.shtml

 

[dr*audio]

I used to have a DP-37. It's a nice turntable. About the only difference between that and the higher Denon models is the plastic base. The arm and innards seem to be the same.

 

[heymcflyyy]

Thanks for all the replies! How would this compare to a Technics SL-D2 in sound quality? There is also one of those available around the same area for slightly less (asking $179, could probably talk down some).

The wow & flutter look better on the Denon, but the rumble seems way different (unless there is a typo):
http://www.vinylengine.com/library/denon/dp-37f.shtml
http://www.vinylengine.com/library/technics/sl-d2.shtml

Also, how would this compare to the Pro-Ject Carbon with the Ortofon 2M Red and the Speedbox (another on CL...not full price...$325)? I hear the AT cart is nice, but I'm really new to this...want to get the best bang for my buck. You guys are awesome, thanks for the replies/help.