RE: If you only had a $1,000, what would you buy?

Posted by flood2 (A) on May 15, 2017 at 14:58:35

In Reply to: If you only had a $1,000, what would you buy? posted by Terry on May 15, 2017 at 13:01:05:

Personally I think a used SL1200 would be the way to go. Adjustable arm for height and assuming it's working to spec still, will have superb pitch stability and superior wow/flutter to any belt drive in that price range (and up). There is no cogging with this design so although the new deck has an improved motor, you certainly aren't "missing out" and you will be saving a lot on the entry price of the new deck! However, buying sceond hand will also depend on whether you are up for the possibility of servicing and how much electronics knowledge you have to do it yourself rather than pay someone as you may need to address issues related to component failure or miscalibration if someone has had a go at fiddling with things without understanding what they are doing. The service manuals are available at VE or, alternatively, Kevin (KAB) would be without doubt the guy to go to if you needed to pay someone to service the deck and bring it up to specification.

Cartridge-wise, a DL110 would be a reasonable option, but certainly the DL301/II would be a better choice for only a bit more $.
Regards Anthony

"Beauty is Truth, Truth Beauty.." Keats

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Topic - If you only had a $1,000, what would you buy? - Terry 13:01:05 05/15/17 (16)

Thanks, everyone! It looks like I will get to try a KABed 1200 - Terry 12:31:40 05/16/17 (2)

Excellent choice ! Enjoy it. (nt) - reelsmith. 15:46:11 05/16/17 (0)

RE: Thanks, everyone! It looks like I will get to try a KABed 1200 - volunteer 13:09:35 05/16/17 (0)

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RE: If you only had a $1,000, what would you buy? - morricab 08:25:17 05/16/17 (0)

RE: If you only had a $1,000, what would you buy? - briggs 17:26:10 05/15/17 (2)

RE: If you only had a $1,000, what would you buy? - Time_Stands_Still 18:45:23 05/15/17 (1)

Buy This Now! - Joe Backer 21:38:51 05/15/17 (0)

RE: If you only had a $1,000, what would you buy? - flood2 14:58:35 05/15/17 (0)

An SL 1200 Mk5 with a Goldring 1012GX MM - MannyE 14:09:42 05/15/17 (0)

RE: If you only had a $1,000, what would you buy? - Time_Stands_Still 13:59:55 05/15/17 (2)

RE: If you only had a $1,000, what would you buy? - Terry 02:18:49 05/16/17 (1)

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RE: If you only had a $1,000, what would you buy? - majick47 07:57:47 05/26/17 (0)

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