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I am not selling anything...lol (don't want to scare the mods into thinking I posted in the wrong place)
In another thread, the question of Legacy tables came up vs today's tables. Thought I would post some fine tables you can find that spec/operation/sonic quality can be found for under $300..heck in some cases under $150. I have worked on some myself (because I enjoy that) and found them good homes if I didn't keep them. Good homes because it is all their budget could afford or they just love that style.
Hope you enjoy these. This may be more than one post due to pictures...LOL
Lets start with a name many should be familar with. Marantz. Here is a Marantz 6350 that you can find for about $300 -Semi Auto - Their finest for the era
(not my photo as I didnt have a good one to show of mine)
Dual 721 - German engineering at its finest, the 701 and 721 have one of the quietest DD motors ever made, double anti-resonance arms, full auto. They also are suspended. Only drawback was many came with a cheap faux wood base which is EASILY replaced with your own wood base. This one is mine but you should see the bases Divotdog makes. Can be found for $200 to $250 in great shape
The Pioneer PL600 (old model) Quartz lock full auto - this table is a sleeper. Quiet, flawless speed and operation. Great arm. In mint shape , $150 to $250
The AR/XA classic. This was made as an entry level table in its time and has quite a fan base today. They don't get any simpler. People love the sound, the suspension..its basic as basic manual can be..belt drive, you even have to help it start with a little spin...LOL. Average price in GOOD shape ? $125 to $175
I OMITTED THE IMAGE OF THE AR/XA because I am limited to 4 and this one had to go...LOL
Last (for now) ...The Sansui SR-737 Full auto - Again a sweet table for its time. Very plastic looking but great operating machine. Add your own wood base to dress it up and you get a stinning classic. Often found UNDER $100...mint ? Maybe $150.
This one was mine
I dont want you to forget there are also
Sony
Kenwood
JVC
Technics
Thorens
Pioneer
the list goes on...Enjoy !
In another thread, the question of Legacy tables came up vs today's tables. Thought I would post some fine tables you can find that spec/operation/sonic quality can be found for under $300..heck in some cases under $150. I have worked on some myself (because I enjoy that) and found them good homes if I didn't keep them. Good homes because it is all their budget could afford or they just love that style.
Hope you enjoy these. This may be more than one post due to pictures...LOL
Lets start with a name many should be familar with. Marantz. Here is a Marantz 6350 that you can find for about $300 -Semi Auto - Their finest for the era
(not my photo as I didnt have a good one to show of mine)
Dual 721 - German engineering at its finest, the 701 and 721 have one of the quietest DD motors ever made, double anti-resonance arms, full auto. They also are suspended. Only drawback was many came with a cheap faux wood base which is EASILY replaced with your own wood base. This one is mine but you should see the bases Divotdog makes. Can be found for $200 to $250 in great shape
The Pioneer PL600 (old model) Quartz lock full auto - this table is a sleeper. Quiet, flawless speed and operation. Great arm. In mint shape , $150 to $250
The AR/XA classic. This was made as an entry level table in its time and has quite a fan base today. They don't get any simpler. People love the sound, the suspension..its basic as basic manual can be..belt drive, you even have to help it start with a little spin...LOL. Average price in GOOD shape ? $125 to $175
I OMITTED THE IMAGE OF THE AR/XA because I am limited to 4 and this one had to go...LOL
Last (for now) ...The Sansui SR-737 Full auto - Again a sweet table for its time. Very plastic looking but great operating machine. Add your own wood base to dress it up and you get a stinning classic. Often found UNDER $100...mint ? Maybe $150.
This one was mine
I dont want you to forget there are also
Sony
Kenwood
JVC
Technics
Thorens
Pioneer
the list goes on...Enjoy !
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