WTB: Good Quality Vintage Turntable

tlarwa
tlarwa Posts: 30
edited November 2008 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
Hi,

Looking for a vintage (70's era) quality turntable for use in the 2-ch system I'm putting together. I'm interested in something like a Marantz 6100-6300, Denon, Dual, Technics SL-1200, Pioneer PL510-540, etc. Or, let me know what you have. I'd like a table that was a quality model from the era, though, No cheap plastic! I'm not in a hurry, and am (of course) looking for a deal. If you have a table sitting unused in the attic that you'd like to get rid of, let me know! Thanks!
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 35,029
    edited October 2008
    Try to find one locally if at all possible... packing one properly for shipment is non-trivial.
    If you happen to be in Massachusetts... send me a PM; I might be able to help you out.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited October 2008
    you can't go wrong with a Pioneer PL-530 heavy wood base, silver, and it sounds good and looks good too.

    I'm with you bro.. no plastic turntables for me either.
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,564
    edited October 2008
    Craigslists usually has some vintage tables and sometimes for a great price. There are almost always the cheaper plastic tables everyday for $ 20 or less to get you spinnin' while you look.

    Scott
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • ajcllc
    ajcllc Posts: 138
    edited October 2008
    Agreed, MillerLiteScott. Craigslist has many deals on turntables.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 35,029
    edited October 2008
    danger boy wrote: »
    you can't go wrong with a Pioneer PL-530 heavy wood base, silver, and it sounds good and looks good too.

    I'm with you bro.. no plastic turntables for me either.

    awww... mine's plastic.

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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited October 2008
    but i bet you didn't get it off Craigslist for $20 either ;)
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • Jeff Beaird
    Jeff Beaird Posts: 217
    edited October 2008
    Get ahold of Harry (HB27) he has a bunch of TT's...
    Thanks, Jeff...
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  • HB27
    HB27 Posts: 1,518
    edited October 2008
    Jeff Beaird wrote: »
    Get ahold of Harry (HB27) he has a bunch of TT's...
    Thanks for the plug Jeff but I don't have anything now I wasn't going to Ebay off except an old AR-XA, and maybe my old Technics SL-D2 I've kept around to play. The old Technics lost the cueing arm 6 or 7 years ago and it sounds so good I doubt I could get any where near what I'd have to have for it. It sounds too good to give it away for $30-$35 bucks as it is. The AR-XA are a killer sounding completely manual table most people don't like because it is fully manual. To get the most out of them they should have new wires run through the tone arm as they are prone to a slight background hum if you don't. The wires are good but have always been prone to interference from lighting and phones. Mine seems to be sensitive to the crt monitor also. It's very picky about placement.
    Harry
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 35,029
    edited October 2008
    The SL-D2 isn't a bad tt at all, but it's mostly plastic, too. :-)

    The AR-XA has a lot of potential; a classic and useable even 'as is' if they're in good condition. If folks like the suspended subchassis model (as the AR tt is), the Philips GA-212 or 312 is a classic, inexpensive choice. Next stop up the ladder, of course, would be a Thorens.
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  • tlarwa
    tlarwa Posts: 30
    edited November 2008
    I bought a minty used Thorens TD-280 Mk II which ought to do the job for now. Thanks for all the offers!
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  • ajcllc
    ajcllc Posts: 138
    edited November 2008
    tlarwa wrote: »
    I bought a minty used Thorens TD-280 Mk II which ought to do the job for now. Thanks for all the offers!

    Just curious, what did you pay?
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  • tlarwa
    tlarwa Posts: 30
    edited November 2008
    $100 w/ cartridge. Local pickup so no shipping charges!
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  • coastalelf
    coastalelf Posts: 1
    edited November 2008
    I have a Dual 731Q in great condition . Complete with lid .. pics available on request

    http://dual-reference.com/tables/CS731Q.htm
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