What is this worth? TT help

disneyjoe7
disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
edited November 2009 in Electronics
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280416781194&category=48649

Speakers
Carver Amazing Fronts
CS400i Center
RT800i's Rears
Sub Paradigm Servo 15

Electronics
Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
Parasound Halo A23
Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
Pioneer 79Avi DVD
Sony CX400 CD changer
Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2009
    It's not a used market gem but the restoration or modification rather looks very nice. The used average is $90 with the last going for $120. The last one didn't look anything like that one. If it ships in the original box, packed double and the work is as described....it looks like a nice piece @ $240.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited November 2009
    What's a better TT then? I decided to trash the Dual 1215 TT as I find it requires more work then it's worth.


    Is this better for the coin?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160374333611&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2009
    Just buy a REGA....why do you want a vintage platter?
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited November 2009
    Vintage because I'm Vintage ;)

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited November 2009
    Keiko wrote: »
    Ben and I were talking on the phone last night. We both agreed that you can't go wrong with a Technics SL-12xx series table. A Technics, combined with a good cartridge will give you the best bang for your buck, IMO.

    I bought a brand new SL-1210M5G. Paired it with a Denon DL-160 MC cartridge and just invested in a herbies, way excellent turntable mat. For less than a Grand, this setup kicks @ss. :)

    Edit: Got Joe's (hearingimpared) "THE CLAMP" as well. All TT's should have one of these puppies. :D

    +1 on this. I am running almost the same setup, except I bought a used 1200 Mk2. It sounds great!
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 7,061
    edited November 2009
    That's not considered one of the better Yamaha vintage tables. Marantz is not really known for its turntables.

    If you like vintage Yamaha direct drive, hold out for a YP-D8 or D10. The belt drive Yamaha PF-800 and PF-1000 are also very nice. Honestly, you'd probably be better off with a Technics SL-1200mk2. Not as pretty, but rock solid and better availability of replacement parts. Pioneer made some pretty nice tables, but they also made some crappy ones. I don't know which models to recommend, but I'm sure you could find some advice over at AK.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited November 2009
    Thanks Bill for the info.


    What do you all think of this. It's more coin then I wish to spend, but this becomes a WAF just how much can she handle given I have Carver Amazing sitting in the family room. ;)


    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1261764501

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,465
    edited November 2009
    If she can handle the ALS and you in the same household? She's a trooper and can handle anything. ;)
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 7,061
    edited November 2009
    disneyjoe7 wrote: »
    Thanks Bill for the info.


    What do you all think of this. It's more coin then I wish to spend, but this becomes a WAF just how much can she handle given I have Carver Amazing sitting in the family room. ;)


    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1261764501
    The best Thorens (affordable ones at least) are the older suspended ones (TD-125, 126, 160, 166), not the hard plinth ones like you linked. Suspended tables are not for everyone though. They require more careful setup. I don't think the one you linked is worth the coin. You could get into an entry level VPI for that much.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited November 2009
    The still water lake was a bit ruff, it's getting better but....

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 7,061
    edited November 2009
    For around $600, either one of these are much better tables
    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1261514330&/VPI-HW19mkIIi-VPI-Turntable-Pa

    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1261456631&/Thorens-td126-mkIII-sme-series

    That said, you can get just as good a performance out of a $250 Technics SL-1200mk2(or any of the variants)
    Search your local Craigslist and be patient. Wannabee DJs sell them off all the time for cheap. Do some research and learn the signs of abuse on those tables.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,549
    edited November 2009
    Go after a Yamaha PX-3... they are a great sounding linear tracking TT, and they look great too!
    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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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited November 2009
    Yeah, & nobody bit. Ended up practically giving it away at the estate sale. It was in primo condition. Would've taken it myself, but didn't want to transport it all the way to mi casa.
    Keiko wrote: »
    Looks nice, but 240.00 BiN seems kind of steep in my opinion, Steve. Not really familiar with this turntable though. IIRC, BottomFeeder was selling a YP-211 for 50.00 in the FM awhile back.
    "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." Bob Seger
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 7,061
    edited November 2009
    Keiko wrote: »
    I hear ya brother. Turntables can be a PITA to ship and transport.

    Another reason to shop locally (Craigslist!). Even with the original packaging, my VPI was damaged in transit, mainly due to the seller not packing it right. Unless the seller has a great reputation and will totally agree to pack it according to specific instructions, I would never buy a turntable that has to be shipped (of course new is the exception).
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