WTF ? ...

WTF ? ...

Posted by reelsmith. (A) on September 19, 2014 at 14:08:42

If you are not a fan of WTF, you will really dislike it this week.

This week's selection of free turntables is between a belt drive (edit: idler drive) and a direct drive ...and they are both changers ...the venerable Dual 1229 and the not often mentioned Technics SL-1350.

Dual 1229

Technics SL-1350

I've never owned either of these, but have spent some time with the 1229 using it as a single-play table and not a changer. Its impressive ...built like a brick out house and I find it rather handsome. The reason I have had exposure to the 1229 is because the shops I've worked in all had service departments ...with 1229s on the shelves. That's a bit worrisome. When it comes to things mechanically complex I personally prefer Japanese to German. That gives the Technics an edge, for me. The Technics ...well, it has that Technics thing going on with the styling, which I am a fan of ...and I'd imagine it sounds pretty good.

I find this one of the toughest WTF's yet. Its pretty much a coin toss because I've never had a Dual and the 1229 (so I'm told) is a good one. Even though I've never heard an SL-1350, I'm guessing its not significantly different than other Technics tables of the day, except it can be used as a changer. I had an SL-1800 that I liked okay. I doubt the SL-1350 is at all like the SL-1200, but guessing it would be somewhat similar to an SL-1800.

So, I'll take the Technics.

How about you? Which will you take ...and why?

Have a good weekend everyone.

Dean.

reelsmith's axiom: Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.

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Topic - WTF ? ... - reelsmith. 14:08:42 09/19/14 (31)

WTF does "WTF" mean? - jsusky 14:47:05 09/20/14 (1)

"Which Turntable Friday" (nt) - reelsmith. 16:56:09 09/20/14 (0)

RE: WTF ? ... - dean man jim 12:17:05 09/20/14 (0)

RE: I can't wait untill..... - user510 11:38:44 09/20/14 (0)

I'd drop the Technics into a wooden frame like the Dual's and be happy... - genungo 08:46:01 09/20/14 (0)

RE: WTF ? ... - soulbrass 06:28:23 09/20/14 (0)

It's the Dual for me. - jimel84 05:48:41 09/20/14 (2)

RE: It's the Dual for me. - mosin 08:39:19 09/20/14 (0)

Thanks for the correction. (nt) - reelsmith. 07:52:02 09/20/14 (0)

RE: WTF ? ... - IEaudiodude 00:33:43 09/20/14 (0)

"one of the toughest WTF's yet" - M3 lover 22:55:02 09/19/14 (0)

RE: WTF ? ... - kyle 18:50:17 09/19/14 (0)

RE: No Problemo - amioutaline? 17:53:37 09/19/14 (4)

RE: No Problemo - coffee-phil 12:53:09 09/20/14 (1)

RE: Mercedes: Made in.... New Joisey??? - amioutaline? 14:30:05 09/20/14 (0)

60 years ago? - jimel84 06:25:41 09/20/14 (1)

RE: 1600 then - amioutaline? 09:21:37 09/20/14 (0)

RE: WTF ? ... - orthophonic 17:34:29 09/19/14 (0)

Easiest ever ... Technics nt - bjh 17:16:46 09/19/14 (0)

If the Technics was an MKII then I'd take it, but not an MKI. - Opus 33 1/3 16:46:59 09/19/14 (0)

RE: WTF ? ... - nu2toobs 16:26:21 09/19/14 (0)

had you made the dual a 704 or 721 - Penguin 16:17:28 09/19/14 (2)

There is an issue with the OP :) - Penguin 07:21:55 09/20/14 (1)

Sorry about that ! (nt) - reelsmith. 08:30:17 09/20/14 (0)

Dual - mark111 16:12:44 09/19/14 (0)

I did not even have to go past the Dual! I'll take it. I had a 1019; no other reason needed plus I already have three... - J. S. Bach 16:04:25 09/19/14 (0)

RE: WTF ? ... - Phil_in_CA 16:02:37 09/19/14 (0)

Technics for me.. - jperry 15:09:58 09/19/14 (0)

I'll take the Technics... - John Elison 14:56:37 09/19/14 (0)

RE: WTF ? ... - BCR 14:36:03 09/19/14 (0)

Easy! - Inmate51 14:31:22 09/19/14 (0)

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