Re: [ARSCLIST] speaking of turntables ...

[Steven Smolian <smolians@xxxxxxxxx>]

I use three of these tables for casual listening.  Perhaps it's old age but, 
measuremnts to the contrary, I hear some instability (cheesy internal parts) 
and passable but could-be-better tracking in the off-the-shelf models..

Steve Smolian

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Fine" <tflists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 8:21 PM
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] speaking of turntables ...


> Hi Doug:
>
> Thank you very much for passing that info along. I have dealt with KAB 
> buying replacement stylii and can recommend him.
>
> If I had someone show up with a rare wide-groove laquer, or a minty Edison 
> disk, or a metal part, I'd of course send them to Shiffy or you. But for 
> my own small pile of 78's (some in very good condition, most not so much, 
> especially after a few rounds playing show-off fodder for my Victrola), do 
> you think this unit is enough:
> http://www.kabusa.com/tt200.htm
> I don't want to invest very heavily in 78's but I do have a few I'd like 
> to get transferred and once in a while someone shows up at the studio with 
> an old home-brewed disk or two. I even have a few of those from long-dead 
> relatives.
>
> I think the way I'd approach 78's is transfer flat and do EQ in the 
> software, making full use of the proper NR tools.
>
> As for LPs, the Thorens turntables are indeed impressive. However, at 
> those prices I might be more inclined to look at a VPI Scout or a 
> super-hotrodded Technics 1200. One concern I had about the Technics is 
> rumble. Have they figured out a fix to the age-old direct-drive rumble 
> problem?
>
> -- Tom Fine
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Doug Pomeroy" <pomeroyaudio@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 1:13 PM
> Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] speaking of turntables ...
>
>
> > In addition to the modified Technics tables sold by KAB (www.kabusa.com),
> > there are two models of belt-drive, 3-speed tables made byThorenz. Here's 
> > info from the USA distributor (I would question whether the optional 
> > built-in preamp has bypassable RIAA eq):
> >
> > The 170 may also be listed as the 170-EV which has the phono preamp built 
> > in and this is currently $559.00.  The TD170-1 would not have the added 
> > phono preamp at $499.00.  There will be a slight price increase on these 
> > models expected October 1st.
> >
> > Thanks for your inquiry,
> > Chuck Kennedy
> > --
> > Chuck Kennedy,
> > 2 Channel Distribution
> > Chuck@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >
> > 888-926-2564
> > www.2ChannelDistribution.com
> >
> > ------------------------------------------
> >
> > > From: Tom Fine <tflists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Reply-To: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List 
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> > > To: ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Subject: [ARSCLIST] speaking of turntables ...
> > > Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2007 12:23:21 -0400
> > >
> > > What's the group wisdom on the best performance/value turntable and 
> > > cartridge for under, say, $1500 all told (including shipping and taxes)? 
> > > The use would be mostly personal listening but also some transfer work, 
> > > especially of test pressings and laquers. Is there a solution that could 
> > > also accomodate 78RPM and wide-groove disks or is it better to do that 
> > > with a separate unit?
> > >
> > > Interested in various solutions used by members of this group, and thanks 
> > > in advance for any/all advise and input.
> > >
> > > -- Tom Fine
> >
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