Two Flies Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 i can do a pick and post for you cheers mcee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathmask Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 i can do a pick and post for youcheers mcee Cheers pal, I'll take that under consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathmask Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 I think I'll go for the YP-B2, it seems like a quality TT and it's quite nice looking (I'm a sucker for the 70's). I hope I win it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GryphonGuy Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 There have been a number of very good direct drives made over time (Technics being a good example, though other companies have done it well too) and a number of very dodgy belt drives. And vice versa. The Technics TT's have been maligned. A leading retailer almost laughed when I told him recently that my TT was a Technics direct-drive from the late 1970's. He instantly told me it was so bad he didn't want to sell me a replacement cartridge for it because "I would be wasting my money". You'll hear the motor running "brrrrrr" all through your records. I fitted the cartridge and played the TT. The background was as black as audible black could be. Beautiful dynamics, quiet patches were not coloured by any background noise (apart from the odd pop and click that vinyl is renowned for). So from my experience, direct drive turntables are not that crap after all, and the torque is simply amazing. You can clean your records with a brush without the platter stopping as in most belt or string-drive turntables. Oh and mine is semi automatic, so it lifts the arm at the end of the record and places it back on its holder. All without any noise. You don't see that even in your $50,000 turntables these days. GG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A9X Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Another possibility. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MAGNIFICENT-VINTAGE-CONNOISEUR-TURNTABLE-GRACE-ARM_W0QQitemZ280356624674QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Electronics_Home_Audio_Turntables?hash=item41468e9922&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1|66%3A4|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidsss Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Gryphon Guy, I personally prefer belt drives but really the difference is in how well the TT is made. A well made DD makes for a great TT and I reckon that guy you talked to is nuts. Everything I've read about the better Technics DD turntables says they're very good and don't have motor noise. Wonder what he thinks about an SL10? Anyway I'm not just here to comment on that. There's a decent looking Yamaha here: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Yamaha-Turntable-Model-YP-211_W0QQitemZ170344017719QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Electronics_Home_Audio_Turntables?hash=item27a94b6f37&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1|66%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50 Don't know anything about it but it looks ok and has a very attractive price at the moment. There is a manual on The Vinyl Engine and the description is as follows: From The Vinyl Engine DescriptionFeatures of the Yamaha YP-211 include a powerful multi-pole synchronous motor, belt drive for low wow and flutter, auto-return and auto-cut features designed for optimum operating convenience and a sensitive S-type static balance tone arm with cueing lever and inside force canceller. The cabinet has slim attractive styling and a fitted free setting hinged dust cover Specifications Motor: 4-pole synchronous motor Platter: 300mm die-cast aluminium Speeds: 33 and 45rpm Drive system: belt drive Signal to noise ratio: better than 52dB Wow and flutter: better than 0.08% WRMS Type: S-type static balance Effective length: 215mm Overhang: 15mm Cartridge weight: 5 to 11g Dimensions: 435 x 150 x 361mm Weight: 6kg Might be worth a look.DS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathmask Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 Gryphon Guy, I personally prefer belt drives but really the difference is in how well the TT is made. A well made DD makes for a great TT and I reckon that guy you talked to is nuts. Everything I've read about the better Technics DD turntables says they're very good and don't have motor noise. Wonder what he thinks about an SL10?Anyway I'm not just here to comment on that. There's a decent looking Yamaha here: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Yamaha-Turntable-Model-YP-211_W0QQitemZ170344017719QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Electronics_Home_Audio_Turntables?hash=item27a94b6f37&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1|66%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50 Don't know anything about it but it looks ok and has a very attractive price at the moment. There is a manual on The Vinyl Engine and the description is as follows: From The Vinyl Engine Might be worth a look. DS Thanks, I'll see if they will post because that is a huge distance away from me :nana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigertim Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 "The Technics TT's have been maligned. A leading retailer almost laughed when I told him recently that my TT was a Technics direct-drive from the late 1970's. He instantly told me it was so bad he didn't want to sell me a replacement cartridge for it because "I would be wasting my money". You'll hear the motor running "brrrrrr" all through your records." That dealer is obviously from another planet . What a load of bollocks..nothing wrong with the Technics DD's at all!.. were good performers for the $$$, and the SL-D's still sell well 2ndH.. at least over here...Never encountered any hummmmmm or brrrrrr on any that I have used... even with Grado's mounted!.....Still use an SP25 .. reliable as.. quiet as... though not quite in the sound league of decent belt drive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathmask Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Still no luck, no one wants to post to melbourne. Another thing that grinds my gears is how people needlessly jack up prices by bidding days before the end for no reason. TT that start at $20 end up $200 because of this bs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joz Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Still no luck, no one wants to post to melbourne. Another thing that grinds my gears is how people needlessly jack up prices by bidding days before the end for no reason. TT that start at $20 end up $200 because of this bs. Nah its just like a western gun fight,. A big flurry at the end with only the last guy standing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.com.au/RARE-VINTAGE-OPTONICA-SHARP-TURNTABLE-MODEL-RP-3500_W0QQitemZ130313264011QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Electronics_Home_Audio_Turntables?hash=item1e57469b8b&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A3%7C294%3A50 This may be of interest- and it's in Melbourne! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rural Rat Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 That is an interesting bit of gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathmask Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 16KG... I'm astonished. I'll keep my eyes on that one, cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ENIGMA Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Guys, is an excellent working AKAI AP001C any good, and what is it worth? Belt driven, detachable head, auto stop at end of LP. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 16KG... I'm astonished. I'll keep my eyes on that one, cheers. Looks very similar to the Kenwood KD-500 (Heavy "granite" plinth, Direct Drive) and also may go for similar money by the looks of things:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kitazan Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Hi,Deathmask a friend recommended to me to buy a Rega Planar 3 T/T second hand which I did,was lucky enough to find one in our local paper paid $450 for it if you can save a bit more it will be worth it there is more about it on the Rega web site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathmask Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 Hi,Deathmask a friend recommended to me to buy a Rega Planar 3 T/T second hand which I did,was lucky enough to find one in our local paper paid $450 for it if you can save a bit more it will be worth it there is more about it on the Rega web site Cheers, I unfortunately can't finance that much. Just bought tickets for an overseas holiday ($890), paid my car rego ($510), have to still fix a crack in my car's radiator ($300-500) not to mention all my other regular bills $150 for a TT is being totally decadent at the moment with whats in my bank account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockman Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 The Optonica, is a very interesting T.Table (i had forgotten about them) & certainly better than the Pioneer DDs (except the PLC-590) that are currently sought after. I'll watch that auction with interest!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathmask Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 Can anyone give me info or a verdict on this one? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Sora-Turntable_W0QQitemZ190316021880QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Electronics_Vintage_Electronics?hash=item2c4fb80878&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1|66%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicallyBiased Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 (edited) Can't say anything positive about it. Sorry. If you can, have a listen to a Rega 2/RB250. Ideally, A/B it against one of the 'cheap and cheerfuls.' You might decide it's worth biding your time a bit longer. Edited June 27, 2009 by Linnism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A9X Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Cheers, I unfortunately can't finance that much. Just bought tickets for an overseas holiday ($890), paid my car rego ($510), have to still fix a crack in my car's radiator ($300-500) not to mention all my other regular bills $150 for a TT is being totally decadent at the moment with whats in my bank account. Then put it on hold and save up for something good. Can anyone give me info or a verdict on this one?http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Sora-Turntable_W0QQitemZ190316021880QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Electronics_Vintage_Electronics?hash=item2c4fb80878&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1|66%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50 It might be OK. For $50 you might even be able to get your money back later. However, I wouldn't expect it to be great, but may serve fine as an interim disc spinner if you really need one now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundfan Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Still no luck, no one wants to post to melbourne. Another thing that grinds my gears is how people needlessly jack up prices by bidding days before the end for no reason. TT that start at $20 end up $200 because of this bs. LOL. So you reckon if all bids were put in in the last few minutes the price would stay lower? Doesn't make sense to me, and I often bid early when interested in an Ebay item. Sometimes a late bid can come unstuck, as I have found out on many occasions. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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