Im still using my Luxman PD555 Special Limited Production.. 1 of 55, with a SME 312S arm and a VDH Black Beauty SPX, and on the other base a SME Series III arm with a VDH MC10 special stripped.I also have 2 Technics SL1000 MK2/ SP10 MK2, a Technics SL 110, Thorens TD125,and a Forcell Air Reference, mostly with SME arms.I think i might still play more vinyl than CD.. It depends a bit what music i want to listen to, as most vinyl pressings is really really badly produced, and pretty much everything out on vinyl after 1985 sure to be destroyed by the digital mastering age, and loss of the art producing vinyl.
I had a Kenwood KD-600 turntable, with an SME tonearm, and Grace Ruby cartridge.
I bought most of my turntables and arms 7-9 years ago when it was pretty common to find these pieces for a decent price.. Payed around 1300$ for the PD555 back then with a SME series III arm.. It seems the old scool stuff like that is impossible to buy for normal money these days.Remember buying a SP10 with a SME V arm and a VDH Grashopper for 1400$.
Is that one of the ones that was made of concrete? I remember seeing those at the Audio Club when I was in the USAF. Great looking table, and as I recall great sounding!
The turntable was made of a limestone-resin composite to reduce vibrations. It weighed 35 pounds!
I am thinking of picking up a Technics SL1000 MK2 from a friend for a price I can't pass up. (free) He has 4 of them and I have always wanted one. I am undecided on finding an older turntable to match my vintage 1960's tube amp though, or just using the Technics. It would be nice to find some vintage speakers too... This is not for my primary stereo. Just something to piece together for fun.
the best part was going to the record store or flea market for albums