Turntable Karma

rayslifecycle
rayslifecycle Posts: 511
edited April 2009 in 2 Channel Audio
Hi Polk Forum Members

I decided to donate my Realistic LAB500 TT to anyone who wants to come get it.
I live in MD near DC.

Some info:
Direct Drive
Cheap, Brand New, Shure Cartridge - replaced by me and it was my first time
- probably should be aligned by a pro...........
There are a couple of scratches on the plastic cover - but overall in good shape.
It works well.

This is not a great TT, but for anyone who is interested in playing some records......this puppy is plug and play......
http://rayslifecycle.blogspot.com/
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited April 2009
    Nice offer for someone local
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
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  • Hillbilly61
    Hillbilly61 Posts: 702
    edited April 2009
    Linear tracking turntables rule. Reduced wear on those micro bumps that store the sound in the groove.
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  • wizzy
    wizzy Posts: 867
    edited April 2009
    Does it have DVI?

    :p
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited April 2009
    Everybody wants to be a smartass. Guy trying to turn a good deed...

    If no one steps up by next weekend, I'll come down and take it off your hands, ok? I actually do have a use for it, but if someone else needs a starter, have at it. But next weekend is the cutoff...
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  • rayslifecycle
    rayslifecycle Posts: 511
    edited April 2009
    wizzy wrote: »
    Does it have DVI?

    :p

    :p
    Hillbilly61 wrote: »
    Linear tracking turntables rule. Reduced wear on those micro bumps that store the sound in the groove.

    :( not a linear tracker,



    I'd hate to turn it into a lazy-susan for the cupboard
    Its yours amulford if you want it.......
    http://rayslifecycle.blogspot.com/
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,042
    edited April 2009
    If I was closer I would take it...nice offer for somebody looking to spin their old lp's!
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
    Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,500
    edited April 2009
    Hillbilly61 wrote: »
    Linear tracking turntables rule. Reduced wear on those micro bumps that store the sound in the groove.

    WTF is this brought up for?


    Clark, put that frown away, this is a great Karma. I'll take a pivoting arm over some of the inexpensive linear stuff any day.
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited April 2009
    It sure doesn't look too cheap to me, if that's a real wood plinth/base I'm seeing. Outstanding karma gesture !!:)
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  • rayslifecycle
    rayslifecycle Posts: 511
    edited April 2009
    I think the wood base is a nice veneer.
    It actually has a bunch of nice little features....the felt iso-feet are pretty nice, the hardwired interconnect is beefy compared to most run of the mill turntables, the tone arm controls are shiney machined little pieces.........I have never used it as an "automatic" turntable, but the tonearm lever has a good feel...........

    I saw a few posts recently where people said they wanted to try vinyl - a nice cart and you'll be on your way.
    http://rayslifecycle.blogspot.com/
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited April 2009
    Hmmmm, where in Bethesda ?? I'm just down I-270 a little ways. (Fred.-Mt.Airy area) If no one else grabs it , I'll make the trip although I'd have to pay you something for it or maybe give a gift in return.Please PM me with your address if it doesn't go to someone else, I really like the looks of that TT!!:)
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