Nakamichi Turntable...

nooshinjohn
nooshinjohn Posts: 25,418
edited April 2012 in 2 Channel Audio
Just curious to see what you guys think of this potential upgrade, or if I should consider something else to replace my Yamaha PX-3, or do I just keep what I have.

http://app.audiogon.com/listings/nakamichi-dragon-ct-computer-turntable-w-platter-center
The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • doctor r
    doctor r Posts: 837
    edited April 2012
    The Nak was a nice unit in its day, but it has to many possible issues that could occur even with all the capacitors upgraded. If you search turntables on the Gon and then sort by price the VIP classic with the Ortofon Black or the Nottingham Spacedeck might be better to consider in this used price range IMO.

    Rick
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited April 2012
    Nothing wrong with NAK, it was awesome in it's day as was most of the Dragon stuff they made. But I think Doctor R has a good idea there. VIP or Rega like mine with an acrylic platter would do a better job for less money.

    Here is an example of my TT, gotta say I love it!

    Rega-RP3-Turntable
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited April 2012
    Awesome table, but parts and repair knowledge are non-existent. Certainly for that kind of coin you can build a much more reliable table using more common elements.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited April 2012
    For that kind of money, why not buy new?
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited April 2012
    My point exactly.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited April 2012
    I've purchased a few items with the work bench in the background, a higher than average cost and the long story to go with it, wouldn't do it again. Although many people can do great things at the bench they normally don't present their work in this way, just my opinion.

    For that amount of coin I would certainly go with something more recent and probably used.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,418
    edited April 2012
    Thanks guys... I will keep what I have for now.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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