I've been looking for a low cost project direct drive turntable to do some experimenting on, and found it Sunday for $45.00.
It was found at a rather strange place, it's part bar and part flee market on Sundays. An interesting group of fringe-like people mulling about, I sort of fitted right in.
Technics SL-3200
http://s184.photobucket.com/albums/x295/kach22i/Stereo/
This unit is heavier than it looks, I think it's basically an SL-1200 without the Quartz locking.
Does anyone recognize the Grado cartridge model?
The felt disk pad looks brand new, but I will not be needing it.
Before I disassemble it to fit it into my own custom plinth and hopeful attempt a DIY tonearm I will have to compare it to my old belt drive turntable and see what all the fuss is about. I've never owned a Direct Drive before, so this should be a learning experience.
I've spent more for an album before, so I don't expect to have a lot of remorse should my design plans fail or falter.
It was found at a rather strange place, it's part bar and part flee market on Sundays. An interesting group of fringe-like people mulling about, I sort of fitted right in.
Technics SL-3200
http://s184.photobucket.com/albums/x295/kach22i/Stereo/
This unit is heavier than it looks, I think it's basically an SL-1200 without the Quartz locking.
Does anyone recognize the Grado cartridge model?
The felt disk pad looks brand new, but I will not be needing it.
Before I disassemble it to fit it into my own custom plinth and hopeful attempt a DIY tonearm I will have to compare it to my old belt drive turntable and see what all the fuss is about. I've never owned a Direct Drive before, so this should be a learning experience.
I've spent more for an album before, so I don't expect to have a lot of remorse should my design plans fail or falter.
