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!@#$%! · 12.17.2007, 11:50 AM

thanks jico -- yeah i think that audio-technica i'm looking at it's a copy of the technics-- i admit it's not going to be as good but the turntable itself is $180 new at this store. in other places it retails for around $250. the change from $180 to $230 is because they add a thick mat to isolate the vibrations from the motor (a problem w/ some dd turntables), some shit to level the thing ("protractor?") and more importantly, a cartridge. so it's a pretty good value.

julian -- patience? what is that? ha ha ha. i need something now... i really much rather deal with a new turntable though. if you look at the one i'm considering, it IS a direct drive and it looks like a ripoff of the technics... cheaper of course. but having it new & soon is a big plus.

see?

some specs (from the manual):
Turntable Specifications
Type 3-Speed, fully manual operation
Motor DC motor
Drive Method Direct drive
Speeds 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM
Pitch Variation +/- 10% or +/- 20%
Turntable Platter Die-cast aluminum
Starting Torque >1.6 kgm-cm
Braking System Electronic brake
Wow and Flutter < 0.2% WRMS (33 RPM)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 50 dB
Output Level
Pre-amp “Off” 2.5 mV nominal at 1 KHz, 5 cm/sec
Pre-amp “On” 200 mV nominal at 1 KHz, 5 cm/sec

their upgraded stylus (costs $50 alone) is a "hyperelliptical diamond stylus" ("hyper" elliptical?).

maybe later i'll get the $600 i need for a new technics.

now, the thing is, doesn't direct drive supposedly pick up the vibrations from the motor? while DD is great for DJing, isn't a good belt drive better for listening?

now the next one up is this denon w/ belt drive that comes with an eliptical cartrige and i might be pushed to do $330... if it would be significantly better.

I MISS BRICK & MORTAR STORES.

12.17.2007, 11:50 AM	#10
!@#$%! invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mars attacks Posts: 42,731	thanks jico -- yeah i think that audio-technica i'm looking at it's a copy of the technics-- i admit it's not going to be as good but the turntable itself is $180 new at this store. in other places it retails for around $250. the change from $180 to $230 is because they add a thick mat to isolate the vibrations from the motor (a problem w/ some dd turntables), some shit to level the thing ("protractor?") and more importantly, a cartridge. so it's a pretty good value. julian -- patience? what is that? ha ha ha. i need something now... i really much rather deal with a new turntable though. if you look at the one i'm considering, it IS a direct drive and it looks like a ripoff of the technics... cheaper of course. but having it new & soon is a big plus. see? some specs (from the manual): Turntable Specifications Type 3-Speed, fully manual operation Motor DC motor Drive Method Direct drive Speeds 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM Pitch Variation +/- 10% or +/- 20% Turntable Platter Die-cast aluminum Starting Torque >1.6 kgm-cm Braking System Electronic brake Wow and Flutter < 0.2% WRMS (33 RPM) Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 50 dB Output Level Pre-amp “Off” 2.5 mV nominal at 1 KHz, 5 cm/sec Pre-amp “On” 200 mV nominal at 1 KHz, 5 cm/sec their upgraded stylus (costs $50 alone) is a "hyperelliptical diamond stylus" ("hyper" elliptical?). maybe later i'll get the $600 i need for a new technics. now, the thing is, doesn't direct drive supposedly pick up the vibrations from the motor? while DD is great for DJing, isn't a good belt drive better for listening? now the next one up is this denon w/ belt drive that comes with an eliptical cartrige and i might be pushed to do $330... if it would be significantly better. I MISS BRICK & MORTAR STORES.
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