WTF ???

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Posted on July 3, 2015 at 12:57:03

reelsmith.
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WTF ? = Which Turntable Friday ?

Premise: There are two turntables pictured below and you may pick one, for free.

Join the fun, pick one.

These two direct drive, manual turntables were manufactured roughly 35 years apart

Here are pictures of your choices:

Yamaha YP-800

Denon DP-500M

Click here to go to information on the Yamaha.

Click here to go to information on the Denon

When reading through the Yamaha owners manual I found it very interesting that the tonearm did not come pre-mounted on the table. The table was drilled, but the arm was packed in the box separately. Cool ! Being one who loves to tinker, one extra step in set up is welcome.

I worked in Yamaha shops from 1976 to 1992 and to this day have never seen a YP-800, so I'll take it. It looks really elegant and I'm a sucker for a pretty face.

Which do you choose, and why?

Have a great 4th 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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The Denon; just based on looks. )MT(

J. S. Bach

08:42:01 07/07/15

denon Arm

valvesonly

17:53:48 07/03/15

Denon

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16:36:38 07/03/15

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The Denon; just based on looks. )MT(

J. S. Bach

08:42:01 07/07/15

denon Arm

valvesonly

17:53:48 07/03/15

Denon

slapshot

16:36:38 07/03/15

damn you hit the button before i did :)

Penguin

13:27:56 07/03/15

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It took me thirty minutes to create that WTF ...

reelsmith.

17:11:54 07/03/15

RE: It took me thirty minutes to create that WTF ...

majick47

07:26:03 07/04/15

damn you hit the button before i did :), posted on July 3, 2015 at 13:27:56

Penguin
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I'll take the Yamaha

dee
;-D

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Denon, posted on July 3, 2015 at 16:36:38
slapshot Audiophile Posts: 2248 Joined: January 9, 2006	I like both, but will go with the Denon because I like their classic look.

It took me thirty minutes to create that WTF ..., posted on July 3, 2015 at 17:11:54

reelsmith.
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...it was pure luck that I "hit the button" before you did.

Frankly, I am out of WTF ideas ...and like yours. But, I'll keep at it, every now and again.

Low response today because everyone is out enjoying the holiday. I was at work and needed a distraction. Roads were empty on the way home. Town is desolate ...its like I'm the only one who stuck around.

Good news is my pizza came in 20 minutes instead of the usual 90.

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.

denon Arm, posted on July 3, 2015 at 17:53:48
valvesonly Audiophile Posts: 755 Location: Ontario Joined: May 27, 2005	I like the look of both, the Denon arm just tips it for me as I like the look of it. Now above they are offering a free cartridge. If you throw in a free Soundsmith Karat retip I am your man. . must..NOT..resist..."upgraditis"

RE: It took me thirty minutes to create that WTF ..., posted on July 4, 2015 at 07:26:03

majick47
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My vote goes to the Yamaha. That the Yamaha tonearm came separate for mounting shows to me that Yamaha was concerned re protection during transit to the new owner, just a feeling that this Yammaha tonearm is above average. Why I didn't choose the Denon, simple answer is the Denon is another Hanpin Turntable Factory creation, the 100th Anniversary Denon DP-100A was a commercial flop and this looks like the same tonearm on the DP-500. An embarrassment to the proud Denon name of old.

The Denon; just based on looks. )MT( , posted on July 7, 2015 at 08:42:01
J. S. Bach Audiophile Posts: 9576 Location: Chester, SC Joined: November 28, 2001 Contributor Since: June 29, 2004	Later Gator, Dave

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WTF ???

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