Is this a steal?

Pycroft
Pycroft Posts: 1,961
edited May 2010 in Electronics
Hi all,

I've heard the name for and know some of these go for big money. Have been investigating turntables, but not sure much about them. I would love comments on this turntable, and if it's worth the price.

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/ele/1756153534.html

James
2 Channel/HT:
Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
Harman Kardon HK354
Sony SACD Player
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,973
    edited May 2010
    It is a steal in my book, and a crime if you let it get away from you.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    For $125 that is a pretty good price for a Pro-ject starter table. I think they were about $400 new so I'd say that is a pretty good price.

    Pro-ject makes plenty of upgrades for their tables for when the upgrade bugs kicks in.
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  • rcrook317
    rcrook317 Posts: 280
    edited May 2010
    just got uk model rm 1.3 for 150 on ebay....granted it needs new pulley and power supply(45)dollars total but....for price i got 500 table for way cheap....pro-ject makes good quality tts...for average man...if u got money to burn buy a vpi-scout...if ur like rest of us...get good starter table like mm 2.1 or pro-ject debut,rega p1,etc....couple extra bucks will put u n the middle section of pro-jects line w/ good results
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,256
    edited May 2010
    It will more than likely outperform anything you'll find here.
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,961
    edited May 2010
    I'm not sure I want to drop 125 bucks on something I'm not sure I will be interested in. I've decided to pass until I figure out of I have a niche for vinyl.

    James
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    Pycroft wrote: »
    I'm not sure I want to drop 125 bucks on something I'm not sure I will be interested in. I've decided to pass until I figure out of I have a niche for vinyl.

    James

    James it is expensive to get into but there is no concern for software as you know GG always puts forth plenty of vinyl covering all music genre.
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited May 2010
    I have that very same table. Like the others have said, it's a decent starter table. For $125 that's not a bad price at all. Having said that, you can sometimes find Technics SL-1200s (which I also own a 1200 MK 2) used for $125 to $200 and I would much rather pay the cash for the Technics. There is no comparison in build quality between the two, and while the Project does have good upgrade abillity, the Technics is a better table to start with and has more upgrade ability also. Wait and get a used 1200.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited May 2010
    Pycroft wrote: »
    I'm not sure I want to drop 125 bucks on something I'm not sure I will be interested in. I've decided to pass until I figure out of I have a niche for vinyl.

    Good call. I did some soul searching and vinyl listening last year and decided I don't want to go that route, even with nice gear at my disposal. It was just one more thing...
    Jake
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,961
    edited May 2010
    http://southjersey.craigslist.org/ele/1757604772.html

    How about this? Cheaper, more local...not sure what I'm looking at! Thanks!

    James
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • Echosphere
    Echosphere Posts: 395
    edited May 2010
    Pycroft, Try and get the Project down to $100. Great design. The Pioneer is nice but you're just paying for flashy extras, that'll probably break sooner than later.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    Pycroft wrote: »
    http://southjersey.craigslist.org/ele/1757604772.html

    How about this? Cheaper, more local...not sure what I'm looking at! Thanks!

    James

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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    Echosphere wrote: »
    Pycroft, Try and get the Project down to $100. Great design. The Pioneer is nice but you're just paying for flashy extras, that'll probably break sooner than later.

    Not to mention it sounds like crap!:eek:
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,961
    edited May 2010
    Thanks for the info....

    James
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    Pycroft wrote: »
    Thanks for the info....

    James

    So methinks you have been tempted by the lure of the big black disc and changed your mind!:D
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,961
    edited May 2010
    Oh, I'm GOING to try it out. George has offered to lend me a usable one to see what I think. I figured I'd keep my eye open and if I see one that is a steal and reasonably cheap, I can pick it up. Most likely, I will steal one of his 50 dollar functional ones, give it a whirl for a few weeks, and decide where I will go from there.

    I have some vinyl from my college days, and will be picking up a few from George when I pick up the turntable. I know nothing about this aspect of the hobby, but want to experience it before judging.
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • Echosphere
    Echosphere Posts: 395
    edited May 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Not to mention it sounds like crap!:eek:

    Hey! I was trying to be POLITE! ;)

    James, just get the Project already, really! :) As long as it is in good condition, once it goes you probably won't find it again.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    James, check your PM box!
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,961
    edited May 2010
    The project table is gone :)
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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