Turntables you have owned or lusted over.

[NBPk402]

We now have a new Turntable in our setup... A Pro-Ject RPM 1.3 Carbon. It is not in the same league as my old Grodecs were, but it is a nice Turntable for only $500.

[Paul Heroy]

I have recently been edging back into vinyl a bit. After selling my old Denon direct drive TT to a friend a couple of years ago, I knew that I wanted to eventually get a really nice analog front end. After a couple of missed deal opportunities at my local hi end shop I ended up with a VPI Classic (2014 consolidated version). My goal is to be able to make some high quality rips (or "needle drops" I guess they're called). So I also wanted a very good quality cartridge and phono section to go with that. After a good bit of research I decided on a Graham Slee Accession phono stage, which has great reviews and a few features that are potentially nice for this. For the cartridge I recently picked up the new SoundSmith Aida Mk II. (The table came with an Ortofon 2M Bronze and I haven't set up the Aida 2 yet.)

Just need to add the ADC piece - looking like that'll probably be a Tascam DA-3000. 

[TRainH2O]

My current table is a Technics SL-23 that I rebuilt a bit.

I had an older Technics Direct Drive that I bought in the early '80s but always wanted to try a belt drive table.

It really sounds pretty decent but with all things, I have the urge to see if something else will sound better. I am looking at several options. I know that VPI has their entry-level Cliffwood for around $900 but I have seen used Scouts (not sure of the exact model) for around $1000. 

To further complicate matters, I have also seen the Pioneer PLX-1000 for $669 and Schiit Audio's SOL is supposed to retail for $699-ish.

[TRainH2O]

I added a new table a few weeks ago. It's a Pro-ject RPM3 Carbon.

It's pretty unusual in that it has nearly no plinth. I wanted to try a turntable with a detached motor and a carbon fiber arm. I'm liking it so far, it's really quiet.

Turntables you have owned or lusted over.

[bmoney]

I need to get back into this....when I had my TT my son was <2y/o and jumping around the house...so couldnt listen...now that hes older

[TRainH2O]

I need to get back into this....when I had my TT my son was <2y/o and jumping around the house...so couldnt listen...now that hes older

What table and cart do you have?

[Barry]

I have

[TRainH2O]

Barry, you have great toys. How often do you spin up that VPI?

[Barry]

Barry, you have great toys. How often do you spin up that VPI?

That’s a better question than you might think! Right now my Krell phono pramp is in the shop. When I first got this, about 33 years ago, I used it almost every day.

20 years ago I began using it once or twice a week. But slowly DVDs and Blu-rays took over my time. Of course CDs and Sacds became my first choice of music. Now, are use it a little bit once every few months. I also never turn on my FM tuner which I keep debating with myself whether I should sell. This is because there are no longer any FM stations That I like in my neighbourhood and I have been using Internet radio and Pandora to get the music that I like. But my world has really changed in the last 10 years. Video, in discs, on cable and streaming Have taken over my household.

[TRainH2O]

From what I have read, all the VPI tables are top-notch players. Maybe I can afford one when I grow up. 

As for your tuner, you are like me, holding onto equipment we'll rarely use again. I still have my Toshiba XA2 HD DVD player sitting in my rack. Although, your tuner is actually worth something.

[Barry]

From what I have read, all the VPI tables are top-notch players. Maybe I can afford one when I grow up.

As for your tuner, you are like me, holding onto equipment we'll rarely use again. I still have my Toshiba XA2 HD DVD player sitting in my rack. Although, your tuner is actually worth something.

I really like this turntable. Like I said I bought a 33 years ago. It was more common than for the high end manufacturers to update their older units. I originally bought a mark 2 but I have the mark 4. This is one Component that seems to have gone up in price. One day I’ll tell you the funny story about why I did not buy a Lynn turntable

[TRainH2O]

 One day I’ll tell you the funny story about why I did not buy a Lynn turntable

Barry, you always have the best (sometimes shocking) stories about your AV adventures. 

[bmoney]

I had a nice turntable a few years back...but with little kids jumping around I couldnt listen long without skips...well they are gettgin older so I will be able to re purchase...cant wait