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Re: Luxman and/vs Thorens advice

Posted by J.D. (A) on May 11, 2007 at 18:36:17

In Reply to: Luxman and/vs Thorens advice wanted...need turntable badly, tired of getting hosed on ebay posted by Mr Blue Sky on May 11, 2007 at 18:15:16:

I've owned both Lux tables mentioned here, and have seen and/or heard a wide variety of Thorens. It's a shame used luxes aren't a bit cheaper, because they can be a revalation.

The page below discusses the simple & inexpensive pd 284 ....

http://members.home.nl/fmunniksma/Luxman.htm

The PD277 in the above photo is more expensive, and a great deck, weighty and direct sounding, while still a touch of warmth in the tone.

The prob is that the Thorens tables are--- maybe not better in fit and finish, though impeccable there, but --simply more substantial machines, something that matters 5, 10 or 15 years after a turntable has been manufactured.

And various support groups have grown around restoring the Thorens gear, while the Lux DD stuff is more difficult in restoration terms.

So I'd vote the Thorens, check the models against the Analog Dept and the SoundFountain sites recommendations and tweaks.

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