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  1. FS: J Sikora Reference Turntable, with two arm pods, reference power supply and KV12 Tonearm

    FS: J Sikora Reference Turntable, with two arm pods, reference power supply and KV12 Tonearm

    For sale is my J Sikora Reference Turntable, purchased by me directly from authorized dealer. This unit has two arm pods, the reference power supply and includes a gen 1 KV12 tonearm in black. Runs and looks and sounds perfect. Played lightly in a child free, pet free environment - not a...
  2. Hopsngrains

    Sonos Port (Streamer) + Turntable/CD Player + Preamp + Amp Connections

    OK, so I just joined, and OMG, this seems like a fantastic site with any and everything on it. I am an older wanna be audiophile, and I've recently forayed into the world of separate components. Though I realize I do not have top 'o the line components, I am so far pleased with the improvement...
  3. S

    1960's Packard Bell Stereo and Turntable - Need to rehome components

    I'm looking for a bit of help rehoming a turntable and AM/FM radio from a 1960's stereo cabinet. Both work as they should, and were removed from the cabinet carefully, honestly. I still have the original paperwork. I was given the cabinet a handful of years ago because nobody else wanted it...
  4. R

    Rotel RP-1000 what to do question.

    I have a Rotel RP-1000 that fell apart rather rapidly couple of weeks ago. It has a power hum, the tone arm stopped returning automatically at the end of a record, and because it didn't return it ruined the stylus on an Empire TC400, and then the belt either came off or broke. The estimated...
    • Rekmeyata
    • Thread
    • rotel rp1000 rotel rp1000 turntable turntable
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. Florian E.

    FLO's journey with the Micro Seiki RX-1500

    This story began on an autumn day in 2017, 6 years ago in Cologne Frechen. More precisely, in the realms of @shakti At that time, there were all the big Micro Seiki turntables from the RX-1500 to the big RX-8000 to marvel at...
    • Florian E.
    • Thread
    • micro seiki techdas tonearm turntable vintage
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. V

    Feedback Issues - Grounding? Help!

    Hi Everyone, Hoping I could get some help with an issue that recently started occurring on our older turntable. I am getting a very loud, low feedback noise when I turn on. It does not happen consistently. I've tried reseating and replacing the needle altogether to no avail. Any tips? Here is...
    • vcpd
    • Thread
    • turntable turntable issues
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. A

    Draining, but then ?

    Hello all, I'm thinking about a new plinth for a Lenco located on a wall shelf. I've had the Loricraft and the big mass types before and would like now to try something with a mechanical ground à la Goldmund. The ground would be near the motor, or on a part connecting the bearing to the tonearm...
  8. N

    DIY Turntable Process and Considerations I have made

    I have recently started creating a turntable from the ground up I will be creating a blog with an extensive writeup of exactly what I did and more Importantly - why. Things purchased: Tonearm/Cartridge Cables Protractor Platter Mat Motor / motor driver / motor belt Isolation feet Things I will...
  9. T

    Looking for info/help with Kenwood PC-200u Rim Drive Turntable.

    Hi everyone! I'm new and like the title states, I'm on the hunt for info and help pertaining to the Kenwood PC-200u. My wife picked it up at an Estate sale she attended. When she got home we hit the web looking for info and come to find out, there isn't very much info to be found. We were hoping...
    • Teh8ob
    • Thread
    • kenwood pc200u rim drive turntable
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. Wahnamhong

    Kuzma Stabi S vs Technics 1200GR

    Hi all, new member here. Five years ago I sold my Technics SL1210 turntables, having been a hobby dj. I am now looking to get back into the game, that is listening to vinyl at home as I still have many records. The obvious buy would be a Technics 1200GR, the new model priced around 1400 euro...
  11. B

    Pro-Ject Essential 3 motor stutters (Video)

    Hello All! I recently picked up my first belt drive turntable, a lightly used project essential 3 phono. Recently I have noticed that around every ten times I start it the motor stutters for just a split second, once again, this is not a normal occurrence, but happens every once in a while. If...
  12. O

    New Integrated Amp/ Pre Amp

    Hi! I just got the Klipsch RP-500m speakers with a glimpse of hope that my problem with my receiver (TEAC ag-620) will be solved (I've connected my last pair of speakers through the headphones jack and a lot of times it makes a weird noise and then it stops playing on the left or right...
  13. ALF

    American Sound AS2000 Turntable

    American Sound List price $150,000.00 This is a listing for the DDK American Sound AS2000 Turntable and is at the factory in the final inspection phase and will be ready to ship soon. It comes with the American Sound designed 4 SME tonearm armboards. Comes with 2 SME 3012r tonearms. Very...
  14. K

    Rookie / Technics Turntable SL-BD20, Technics Receiver SA-EX310 help

    Helping a friend revive her father's Technics Turntable SL-BD20. We hooked it up to Technics Receiver SA-EX310 and Bose Model 141 Speakers. Plays for a few seconds and then receiver has "Overload" error message. What did we do wrong? I double checked that the speaker polarity was correct...
  15. J

    For Sale: Durand Tonearms Telos Reference Tonearm - HUGE DISCOUNT!!!

    The Durand Tonearms Telos is the finest tonearm I have ever owned or heard. This is a second Telos that I own and no longer need. Since it was used as a second arm, it has seen very light use. It is in excellent condition and comes with all the original packaging, tools, etc. The current...
  16. Believe High Fidelity

    Primary Control Kinea Arrives At Believe High Fidelity

    This table is much more elegant in person that the pictures do it justice. The plinth is extremely rigid and massive compared to the many pictures I have seen. So how does it stack up against the newest T-34 Torqueo Idler Drive?
  17. Ki Choi

    FS: Technics SP-10Mk3 with Artisan Fidelity plinth

    Hi I am selling my Technics SP-10Mk3 that has been completely rebuilt in Japan with all new and top grade electrolytic caps, new variable pots, all new solder joints, and precisely calibrated for perfect operation . It works flawlessly and comes in an Artisan Fidelity double arm plinth with a...
  18. Mextech

    Turntable with Ak47 build quality

    Found it amusing, with good production value.
  19. Jaguar

    Our Newest Video! -- "The Jaguar Guide to Buying Vinyl"

    This segment is targeted at those just getting into vinyl. The project has turned into a 3-part vinyl video series, starting with Jaguar Turntable Setup, now Buying Vinyl and Part 3, my "50 Best Pressings", which is coming around January and I expect the one this crowd will be most interested...
  20. J

    Wave Kinetics NVS Reference Turntable Review on Positive Feedback

    David Robinson just published about his 5 year experience with the Wave Kinetics NVS Reference Turntable and the Durand Tonearm Telos. It can be read here...
    • jtinn
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    • analog turntable world's best turntable
    • Replies: 135
    • Forum: Turntables
  21. Jaguar

    It’s finally complete!..The Jaguar Comprehensive Turntable Setup Video

    I've wanted to do this project for more than a year and it was one of the most difficult I've taken on. I appreciate any suggestions and unvarnished feedback you’d like to offer, about the content, video quality, sound, etc. https://vimeo.com/182750717 As far as I can tell, this is the...
  22. Ron Resnick

    Ron's Speaker, Turntable, Power and Room Treatment Upgrades

    I have enjoyed our hobby for 27 years. This is how the front of my listening room looked until 2014: Due to a flood in this listening room in 2014, and to some ongoing repairs to my house, my stereo has been disassembled and has been stored under protective tarps for almost two years...
  23. Cody@TARA

    SME Model 20/3

    Lately we at TARA Labs have been experimenting with a wide variety of turntables. Most notable of all has been the spectacular Walker Black Diamond Mk.III - however with a price ranging close to six digits, it is probably not for everyone. Another fantastic turntable has been the SME Model...
  24. P

    Advice for a noob at turntables.

    I am just kinda getting into the turntable idea. I recently got a sony ps-lx300 which I am guessing is an okay beginner turntable. So essentially should I get a phono preamp and ignore the one built in as garbage quality? What kinda amp should I be looking at? speakers and so forth to...
  25. Hyperion

    Brinkmann Balance vs. Spiral Groove SG1 vs. TW Acustic Black Night

    Hi, I'm seriously considering one of these turntables at the moment, and I would truly appreciate any opinions regarding them related to sonics, reliability, flexibility, ease of use & maintenance etc. The candidates are: - Brinkmann Balance anniversary (turntable, 10.5 tonearm, Ti-cartridge...
    • Hyperion
    • Thread
    • brinkmann spiral groove turntable tw acustic
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: Vinyl Forum

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