A new beginning ...

Posted by reelsmith. (A) on May 20, 2015 at 14:26:03

As of April 15th I found myself in a big-time money jam (a divorce can do that) and had to sell off a bunch of stuff I'd hoped to hang onto. But, you gotta' do what you gotta' do, which included the downgrade of my vinyl system as the other stuff I sold didn't get me out of the hole. I sold my DL-S1, have a buyer (and a back up buyer) for my SP-15 and might have to list my amp and preamp ...which is why I sold the DL-S1 ...I wanted a cartridge that was compatible with more phono sections.

I'm the impatient type, so got to researching a replacement table on the cheap. I knew what cartridge I wanted ...a Denon DL-160, which I have owned before and really liked. Only problem is they have become scarce as hen's teeth. As for the table, according to past posts by Curious and cactuscowboy the Kenwood KD-3070 was a very good budget table. I've never had one before and the idea of trying something new was appealing. I trust both these fellows opinions ...so the hunt was on.

Well, as luck would have it I found the DL-160 first ...NOS (!!!), in Germany ...for $200 ...with shipping !! Things were looking up ...this was an encouraging start.

Then I found what looked like a very well preserved KD-3070 on FleaBay with an opening bid of $125, which seemed fair enough. But, what would it sell for? Turns out $125 did the trick. Better yet, the seller followed my packing instructions to the letter, only charged $20 for shipping and the table arrived looking even better than I had expected ...there is not a scratch on it.

The build quality is everything I was lead to believe and as for the sound ...I am impressed and thank Curious and cactuscowboy for what seems to have been a solid recommendation. Thank you, gentlemen.

Down, but not out ...

Dean.

ps: Link to the post that set my hunt in motion is below.

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.

KD-3070 (Open in New Window)

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Topic - A new beginning ... - reelsmith. 14:26:03 05/20/15 (42)

looks good. - mark111 22:11:15 05/22/15 (2)

Yes, I approve also. (nt - genungo 04:44:29 05/27/15 (0)

Thanks Mark ... - reelsmith. 15:22:51 05/23/15 (0)

RE: A new beginning ... - oranda 15:32:47 05/22/15 (2)

Here you go ... - reelsmith. 16:21:13 05/22/15 (1)

RE: Here you go ... - oranda 04:35:05 05/27/15 (0)

Welcome back; the change must be refreshing. My divorce was friendly, so there are no "horror" stories; in fact... - J. S. Bach 07:56:11 05/22/15 (1)

I promise to return to WTF ... - reelsmith. 16:24:44 05/22/15 (0)

RE: A new beginning ... - TBone 05:57:21 05/22/15 (1)

Divorce vinyl ???? ... - reelsmith. 16:28:40 05/22/15 (0)

RE: A new beginning ... - Munkie_NL 05:22:02 05/22/15 (1)

The lowly PL-12D ... - reelsmith. 16:35:48 05/22/15 (0)

Happy to hear... - vinyl survivor 11:25:01 05/21/15 (3)

Thanks ... - reelsmith. 12:47:57 05/21/15 (2)

RE: Thanks ... - slapshot 07:38:33 05/22/15 (0)

Great to hear! - vinyl survivor 13:11:25 05/21/15 (0)

Good deal. Better days ahead. /nt - Biff 10:03:57 05/21/15 (1)

Better days are here. Thanks ! (nt) - reelsmith. 12:45:52 05/21/15 (0)

May i give you back one of the tables - Penguin 09:45:54 05/21/15 (3)

Sure. Send the Technics SL-1015 ... - reelsmith. 12:45:12 05/21/15 (2)

i do not think i have that...but can send you the - Penguin 13:15:20 05/21/15 (1)

That'll do. (nt) - reelsmith. 13:23:43 05/21/15 (0)

Good for you! Hope your scufflin' days are short-lived. Meanwhile, music soothes...... nt - Rick W 22:25:35 05/20/15 (1)

Thank you. I appreciate it. (nt) - reelsmith. 08:49:35 05/21/15 (0)

Great attitude - Craiger56 20:45:25 05/20/15 (1)

No worries ... - reelsmith. 08:49:05 05/21/15 (0)

Forward!... Onward!!!... - musetap 20:38:49 05/20/15 (1)

Thanks. I am enjoying it ... - reelsmith. 08:45:55 05/21/15 (0)

and the arm? ... - valvesonly 19:31:28 05/20/15 (1)

No way to compare ... - reelsmith. 08:36:58 05/21/15 (0)

RE: A new beginning ... - painter27 18:41:22 05/20/15 (1)

I hear you ... - reelsmith. 08:38:59 05/21/15 (0)

Nicely done. Excellent choice. (nt) - Gary 15:43:40 05/20/15 (1)

Thanks ! (nt) - reelsmith. 08:42:56 05/21/15 (0)

Bravo!!! /nt\ - Opus 33 1/3 15:15:48 05/20/15 (1)

Thank you ! (nt) - reelsmith. 08:43:35 05/21/15 (0)

Nice Kenwood! - Cuernavaca 15:03:45 05/20/15 (1)

Thank you ... - reelsmith. 08:42:25 05/21/15 (0)

why is divorce so expensive? - mbnx01 14:28:46 05/20/15 (3)

divorced my first wife before - goblin141 15:57:06 05/20/15 (0)

"It's cheaper to keep her ..." - MikeWI 14:58:14 05/20/15 (0)

If you have to ask - Penguin 14:46:29 05/20/15 (0)

A new beginning ...

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