213041284s Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Alright, so for the past year or so I've been using a no-brand name, 80's era table that my dad and I restored. We put a good deal of work into making it play again, but I think it finally has run its course. Sound quality was pretty good for a device of its age (built in stereo system, this thing is literally a table), and I've taken care in maintaining the stylus among other things to ensure my records do not suffer any wear. Overall, again, it's been a good table, but I can't continue with it anymore. That being said, I'm currently on the hunt for 2 tables to own. One to keep at home, and one for the apartment I'll be moving into starting May (and where I wil be living until I graduate) I'm looking for something relatively easy/affordable for a college student on a budget to own and maintain (not too cheap either). I found the following listings on craigslist and wanted to hear some opinions: Technics Turntable SL-D2 - $85 (Mint) "Record Turntable" (multi speed turntable, magnetic cartridge and a diamond stylus, in excellent cond.") - $35 Pro-ject Debut III Audiophile Turntable - $200 from what I've gathered on the Internet, those are pretty good prices on the tecnics and the pro-ject. Should I go for the cheap and keep the technics or no name table until I decide to upgrade? or go straight for the pro ject. Pro's, cons? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejesseb Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 That $35 one is probably a Crosely or an Ion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swemoll Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I wouldn't want anything less than an Rega RP1, but go with the Project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearchuck Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Buy the Record Turntable. All the money they saved on naming it surely went toward high quality construction and top-notch parts. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to relax on my sitting couch and spin some music vinyl. thefinalsound and thejesseb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 A+ chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearchuck Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 A+ chuck I'm not sure what's better: the fact that someone is advertising a "Record Turntable" on craigslist, or that we've actually been asked to consider it as a possibility. swemoll and thejesseb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swemoll Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I'm not sure what's better: the fact that someone is advertising a "Record Turntable" on craigslist, or that we've actually been asked to consider it as a possibility. Fuck yes. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaizada Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Record Turntable all the way dude. Dat shiz is da bomb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejesseb Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Record Turntable all the way dude. Dat shiz is da bomb! Personally I love my Reecord Turntable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearchuck Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Now for a less A-hole-y response, the SL-D2 isn't a bad table if you're just looking or an everyday beater for college. If it really is in mint condition, $85 is fair. Consider that you may have to buy a new cartridge depending on the condition of the one currently on the table ... if it even has one. I'm sure that plenty of people would support you buying the pro-ject as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piky0032 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 new here.......have been using the project for the last 6-9 months.......go the project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Go for the D2 for your college table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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