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Post by antonio on May 6, 2020 14:27:14 GMT
Don't know if I will get another tt, but am pissed of with my Pink Triangle PTtoo. I am forever adjusting/levelling the platter, and also the belt comes off on a fairly regular basis, especially when the hole in the centre of the LP is tight on the spindle. For those that don't know, the platter has to come off and the belt put in place, but you have to place a piece of string inside the belt and pull while you lower the platter in place and then hook the belt over the drive wheel, what an f###ing clat.
Ok then, if you needed to replace your tt with something easy to use/set-up, that cancels out all suspended/springy nonsense decks what would you go for with a budget of £1000, preferably less. I do have the Rega arm which I could transfer over. One more thing, I tried a Technics SL150 and it was out performed by the PT, so my preference is probably belt drive. I am not after a typical analogue sound, prefer lean and mean.
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Post by stryder5 on May 6, 2020 15:14:23 GMT
Lenco?
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Post by firebottle on May 6, 2020 15:19:14 GMT
2nd a Lenco. Just put it in a nice solid base and bingo.
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Post by antonio on May 6, 2020 15:36:13 GMT
They say the same on HFS.  |
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Post by jimbo on May 6, 2020 16:46:19 GMT
Lenco PTP6 or have a look at the VPI Prime.
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Post by Bigman80 on May 6, 2020 22:26:07 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2020 2:01:33 GMT
2nd hand gyrodec.
I know , I've got one .So I ok obviously like it . But I'm subjective if nothing else.
It is definitely on the lean and mean side like you prefer.
A grand might just do it.
Plus the arm will take to it like a duck to water.
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Post by antonio on May 7, 2020 4:49:07 GMT
I had thought of a Gyrodec, the problem being it's springy, and yes I know once set up it doesn't take any faffing with, and also it would be pushing my budget at the moment.
Will read up on the Yammie Oli, it does look interesting. I have seen an Avid Ingenium but it's a long way to travel.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2020 5:31:43 GMT
Sorry I sorta didn't take it in about the setting up bit.
You're right . It's a faff.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2020 5:52:27 GMT
Couldn't recommend something I don't like myself. The specs aren't quite as good either. I have a DP 3000. Think the design is neat. The fact it's direct drive wouldn't put me off. |
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2020 7:14:46 GMT
If you can Get a DP-57 like that for under a grand I'll have 30 please . 😀
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Post by Bigman80 on May 7, 2020 8:13:12 GMT
I had thought of a Gyrodec, the problem being it's springy, and yes I know once set up it doesn't take any faffing with, and also it would be pushing my budget at the moment. Will read up on the Yammie Oli, it does look interesting. I have seen an Avid Ingenium but it's a long way to travel. Sometime the journey is a small piece to pay for quality |
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Post by antonio on May 7, 2020 10:15:52 GMT
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Post by antonio on May 7, 2020 11:12:16 GMT
Didn't bother to read all the specification nonsense  and just assumed from the photo and it being a Yamaha and all it would be a direct drive. Definitely on the short list along with and Avid and a Rega RP8. Nothing set in stone so opinions are still welcome. |
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Post by Bigman80 on May 7, 2020 13:00:25 GMT
Didn't bother to read all the specification nonsense and just assumed from the photo and it being a Yamaha and all it would be a direct drive. Definitely on the short list along with and Avid and a Rega RP8. Nothing set in stone so opinions are still welcome. Its defo a Belter |
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Post by antonio on May 7, 2020 13:24:37 GMT
Just been reading up on the Yamaha, a good sounding deck by all accounts, many saying it's top notch although others sending out warnings regarding the arm, not easy to change due to it connecting to a board via computer like connectors, and maybe not easy to repair if it goes wrong. This is of course a worry, especially since I don't have any electronic DIY skills. It still looks bloody good though and certainly a pride of ownership product.
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Post by Bigman80 on May 7, 2020 13:55:45 GMT
Just been reading up on the Yamaha, a good sounding deck by all accounts, many saying it's top notch although others sending out warnings regarding the arm, not easy to change due to it connecting to a board via computer like connectors, and maybe not easy to repair if it goes wrong. This is of course a worry, especially since I don't have any electronic DIY skills. It still looks bloody good though and certainly a pride of ownership product. We have Alan on this Forum and I think of it were to ever need 'help' he would love it!!! Lol |
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Post by antonio on May 7, 2020 15:28:01 GMT
I had seen that Well Tempered, just didn't fancy trying to set the arm up. I don't have any real knowledge on setting up tt's and don't know anyone nearby.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2020 15:43:03 GMT
I'm gonna bottle it but I am amazed. I thought those things looked a million dollars ! |
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Post by antonio on May 7, 2020 17:48:59 GMT
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Post by karma67 on May 7, 2020 17:57:41 GMT
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Post by antonio on May 7, 2020 18:10:14 GMT
I've fallen in love with it's looks, what do the experts think and would they cough up for it. I guess there could well be import charges on top. Mind you there's still a couple of others in the running, an Avid and a Notts Analogue with spacearm.
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Post by karma67 on May 7, 2020 18:16:38 GMT
I've fallen in love with it's looks, what do the experts think and would they cough up for it. I guess there could well be import charges on top. Mind you there's still a couple of others in the running, an Avid and a Notts Analogue with spacearm. i would but ive just coughed up for something else. lol |
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Post by Bigman80 on May 7, 2020 18:30:58 GMT
I've fallen in love with it's looks, what do the experts think and would they cough up for it. I guess there could well be import charges on top. Mind you there's still a couple of others in the running, an Avid and a Notts Analogue with spacearm. Some of these Japan Only TTs were divine and over engineered like nobody's business. You are entering into SP10 territory with the customs duty on top of the asking price.  |
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Post by Bigman80 on May 7, 2020 18:31:13 GMT
I've fallen in love with it's looks, what do the experts think and would they cough up for it. I guess there could well be import charges on top. Mind you there's still a couple of others in the running, an Avid and a Notts Analogue with spacearm. i would but ive just coughed up for something else. lol What now?! |
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2020 22:08:14 GMT
One of the these on eBay for £500 with 6 months guarantee - and an A&R P77. Has the same specs with integrated arm as the Pioneer PL-C590 Karpenter Karma had; not half as nice style wise, however. Have one of these as well.
At the end of the day, it all depends on what you're really wanting from a turntable. If you really like what the PT does, could you not just have it looked at?
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Post by Bigman80 on May 7, 2020 23:23:41 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2020 23:38:03 GMT
Hang on a mo.
Sorry to upset the apple cart but my mates had Jap turntables like these circa 1980 and they sounded a bit naff.
All I'm saying is listen ... don't just plump for the looks .😕
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and just assumed from the photo and it being a Yamaha and all it would be a direct drive. Definitely on the short list along with and Avid and a Rega RP8. Nothing set in stone so opinions are still welcome.
