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I'm looking to complete my dad's hifi system so he can once again enjoy his extensive record collection. He's been without a turntable for the best part of 20 years but his medical state means he is fairly housebound now and music is a large part of his recreation these days. His system is by no means spectacular but the 90's Jamo Concerts, Denon PMA-720ae, TU-1500 (thanks for the advice everyone!) and DCD-520ae are a lively combination that are definitely a step up from your average department store bookshelf scenario. My question is this: What would be a suitable turntable in the entry/$500(ish) range that would be easy enough to use and sound reasonable? My current thinking is something along the lines of: Rega Planar 1 Pro-ject Essentials III Denon DP-300F His collection is basically 99% LPs so changing speed is not really a big deal. Stylistically it's primarily Classical with a handfull of hot jazz and folk. Any suggestions welcome.

Looking at downsizing almost all my equipment collection, as I currently now only use the items marked * due to space restrictions imposed on me. A lot of these have been in storage for many years. I am thinking of listing various items in the next few weeks. Thoughts on what I should keep (as a single system for myself) and what to sell (ie likely to be in demand out there)? AMPLIFIERS ME850 (later) * ME25 (MM) * ME850 (early) ME25 (MC) ME240 (this has had about 5hrs use since last serviced by Trevor some years ago) ME RIAA Phono box (ditto re service) Luxman L510 (a real beauty - even just to look at) Luxman L235 Pioneer SX950 Receiver PHONO Garrard 301 * Pro-ject "Perspective" 6.9 Luxman PD264 Rega P2 (Wood) B+O 4002 B+O 1500 B+O 1202 Garrard 620S Rotel RP1500 REEL+TAPE Akai GX646 4 track (reel to reel) Nakamichi ZX7 Nakamichi 680 Nakamichi BX-2 (Black) Nakamichi BX-2 (Silver) Marantz DD-82 (DCC) - rare Marantz SD-57 Luxman K-5A Luxman K-210 NAD 6000-Mk2 Rotel RD-620 Sony ES333 CD Arcam CD-72 * Luxman D-321 Harmon Kardon HD7400 Marantz CD-41 Luxman D103u (Valve hybrid) SPEAKERS Wharfedale "Harewood" * Mission 730 Floor standing Celestion 2 way Floor standing Sansui 3 way floor standing Mordaunt Short Bookshelf

Item: Pro-Ject Phono Box SE ii Extra Info: Well regarded external phono amp offering MM and MC capability. I've used it with MC carts Denon DL-110 and Denon-103R and MM carts Shure V15 iii and Grace F-8 with great results. Very quiet background and very musical. Flexible with capacitance loading using jumpers on back. External PSU. I don't have the original box but will pack safely for postage. Manual available online. Pictures:

Extra Info: I have moved to Qld but the turntable is stored in Cheltenham with a friend. Pickup is preferred but I do have original packaging so can ship. The cartridge was professionally fitted at The Audio Experts in Melbourne. https://www.projectaudio.com.au/products/2xperience-sb-turntable https://absolutehiend.com/index.php/brands/benz-micro/cartridges/benz-micro-glider-sl-phono-cartridge.html Photos:

Item: Pro-Ject Tube Box S Phono Preamplifier Sliver And Black Finish - Vinyl Pre-Amp Location: Sutherland NSW or Roseville NSW Price: $280 Item Condition: Mint / 99% New Reason for selling: upgraded Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, COD Extra Info: Pro-Ject Tube Box S Phono Preamplifier Sliver And Black Finish - Vinyl Pre-Amp. Only open for test! Under warranty. Pro-Ject Tube Box S Phono Preamplifier The sonic quality of the Tube Box S is extremely impressive; a big improvement from the Phono Box S, and an audiophile upgrade for most analogue hi-fi systems. With a wide range of settings parameters, it can meet the needs of almost any phono cartridge on the market. Carefully selected audiophile-grade components make it possible to enjoy your valuable vinyl collection like never before! The class-leading music reproduction of the Tube Box S gives pure dynamics, full transparency, analogue warmth, bass texture, detail resolution and purity for all audible frequencies. Features • Audiophile Performance • Audiophile-grade ECC83 (12AX7) • Dual mono configuration • Audiophile-grade polypropylene WIMA capacitors • Precise RIAA equalisation • Switchable input impedance/capacitance • 3 adjustable gain levels • Subsonic filter • Outstanding sound quality Technical Specifications Input impedance 10/100/1k/2k ohms(MC)/ 47k ohms (MM) Input capacitance 50/150/270/370pF Gain switch 41/51/61dB Signal-to-noise ratio MM (41 dB): 84dB (94dB – IEC -A) MC (51/61 dB): 67dB (75dB - IEC -A) THD 0.01% MM/ 0.05% MC RIAA deviance max. 0,4dB / 20Hz - 20kHz Subsonic filter -12dB @ 20Hz (non switchable) In/Out sockets 1 pair RCA connectors Power consumption 470mA / < 1 watt in standby Oversized power supply 18Volt DC/1000mA Dimensions (WxHxD) 103 x 74 x 104 mm 103 x 74 x 115 mm (with sockets) Weight 810g net  Photos:

Item: Pro-Ject Tube Box DS2 Tube Phono Location: Melbourne Price: $480 Item Condition: Excellent , less than 50 hrs used Reason for selling: NLR Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, Bank Transfer,Can be post at buyer expense. Extra Info:This precision tube phono preamplifier benefits from outstanding circuit technology from Dr. Sykora and uses high-quality components. Compatible with both MM and MC cartridges. It offers connection for two turntables plus two selectable line outputs and a continuously variable selection of input impedance for low output MC cartridges while playing a record! Other features include input capacitance for MM cartridges and switchable subsonic, that prevents your amplifier and speakers of ultra low rumble below 20Hz. All components including tube output and polypropylene capacitors are audiophile-grade and guarantee a breathtaking sound experience. A perfect upgrade for ambitious vinyl lovers! Photos: Advertisements without photos of the actual item will not be approved.

Item: Pro-Ject Debut III Piano Black Ortofon 2M Red including Ortofon stylus Gauge Location: Sutherland NSW / Roseville NSW Price: $199 reduced from $200 for Quick Sale Item Condition: turntable: wear and tear; Paint looks new; Stylus: 2M Red 6 months old Reason for selling: upgrade Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Original power supply cable is refurbished when serviced 12 months ago, fully working, no damage. You can DIY to higher quality cable. Photos:

Item: FS: Pro-Ject Carbon debut turntable (om10) and Cambridge Audio 651p with TeraDak Linear power supply 12vac Location: Kensington Sydney or Campbelltown or can drop off to nearby area. Price: Turntable only ($250), Cambridge Audio 651p ($120), TeraDak LPS ($120) SOLD or whole set ($450 $360) Item Condition: Good and working condition with original boxes Reason for selling: NLR Payment Method: Cash, Paypal, EFT Extra Info: less than 10hrs cartridge use as I was using another cartridge after second week. Some scratches on the phono amp as seen on photos

Item: Pro-ject DAC Box FL Location: Berowra Heights, Sydney Price: $80+postage Item Condition: 9.5/10 Reason for selling: Upgraded to DAC with dual optical inputs Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Simple, small form factor DAC. The “FL” means filterless. “The basic idea is to avoid all digital filtering, which is generally thought imperative to avoid aliasing distortion at ultrasonic frequencies, and instead use multi-bit conversion at the native data rate (no up-or oversampling).” The only reason I upgraded was for the extra inputs. Otherwise I have been really happy with this unit. Comes with Eversure power supply. No original box, but I can securely box it for postage.