[net.audio] Cheap Turntable Query

ong@eneevax.UUCP (Chong Ong) (06/18/85)

Having decided to commit myself to the purchase of a good CD player,
I'm also thinking of getting a low-end turntable just to maintain
compatibility with older or rarer (wierder) recordings that are
available only on LP. Specifically, my price range falls in the
$150 and below category. I was eyeing the Realistic/Radio Shack LAB1500
that is currently on sale for $99.95, but I'm not very impressed
with it. Any suggestions, anyone?

Thanks in advance,
juey


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dwyer@rochester.UUCP (Matt Dwyer) (06/19/85)

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Many people say, and I agree, that in the price range you're looking
at it is very hard to do better than the DUAL-505.  DUAL produces some
other tables in this price range as well.  The reason for the recommendation
is the superior nature of the tonearm used, as well as the belt-driven 
platter.  

recently bought one, after looking and listening to many tables, 
and am quite pleased.

matt 

nz@wudma.UUCP (Neal Ziring) (06/24/85)

> Having decided to commit myself to the purchase of a good CD player,
> I'm also thinking of getting a low-end turntable just to maintain
> compatibility with older or rarer (wierder) recordings that are
> available only on LP. Specifically, my price range falls in the
> $150 and below category. 

> Thanks in advance,
> juey


	Go Technics!  I have had several very inexpensive turntables
made by them, and they have always given good service.  You might consider
their full-automatic belt-drive model.  I think it is called (nowaday)
``sl-b3'', low-end technics stuff like that goes for about $89 to $129.