What turntable do you spin your vinyl on?

Walking the miles

I've only started about a year ago. I have a Marantz 2216, a Sony PS -LX3 with a M44-7 shure cartridge. I need better speakers though (currently have Vivid). Suggestions? Don't want to break the bank

Travelar

Audio Technica AT-LP1240 w/ Shure cartridge. Best sounding turntable I've ever owned.

Vitalogensia

I have a Sony PS-LX300 turntable, with a TCC TC-750 preamp hooked up to a Sony STR-DH720 receiver, and Polk TSi100 speakers. In my ignorance I think the turntable is the weakest link (obviously), and I've been doing research to upgrade. I have to work on a budget, so it seems the Audio-Technica AT-LP120 is a solid choice, but not sure if I should save up another couple hundred and go with a Rega, Pro-Ject, or Orbit Plus. Appreciate any feedback if anyone has some!

buck502000

Getting ready to look for a new one - my old technics can't do this.
https://youtu.be/YAPhIp8U9uA

Barrybb13

Rega rp1 as well,with luxman power amp, tec pre amp, Wharfdale speakers.

dudeman

Barrybb13 said:

Rega rp1 as well,with luxman power amp, tec pre amp, Wharfdale speakers.

Which Wharfedale's do you have? I have a pair of Diamond 8.1's that are great and have incredible detail in the midrange and upper registers. I'm looking at a pair of old, W-60's now but haven't pulled the trigger yet.

brianlux

I'm still very happy with my Pro-Ject Carbon Debut with an Ortofon Red cartridge. It's totally manual and for the most part I like that except the only slight drawback is having to lift off the platter and move the band to change speed.

FrankY59

VPI Scout 1.1 with Ortofon blue cartridge

RobbyD462

Pro Ject Debut 2
Black 2M Ortofon cartridge
Acry Lit platter
Marantz Amp
Heavy duty speaker wire
B and W tower speakers
Pro Ject speed box

mrussel1

RobbyD462 said:

Pro Ject Debut 2
Black 2M Ortofon cartridge
Acry Lit platter
Marantz Amp
Heavy duty speaker wire
B and W tower speakers
Pro Ject speed box

Which B&W towers? Got some Nautilus Diamonds cranking there?

mrussel1

Listening/Billiard Room:
- Yamaha RX1030 A
- B&W 683 S2 towers, CM Centre S2 center and Def tech BP/A rear
- Pro-Ject Debut Carbon with 2M Red (should I add the acrylic platter?)
- Zone 2, Def Tech BP8B towers
- BIC America PL200 sub

Family/Main
- Pioneer Elite SC-61 Main
- Squeezebox Touch DAC (burr Brown)
- Def Tech Super towers front
- Def Tech CLR 2000 center & matching rears
- Pioneer Elite VSX-23H zone 2 feeding B&W 201S (Kitchen) and Boston Acoustics HD10 (garage)
- Pioneer Elite A-35R 2 channel amp for zone 3
- Feeds Def Tech SM350 (office)
- Boston Acoustic Voyager 6 outdoor speakers (deck)

Attic full of 4 sets of speakers and 3 AVRs, two of which are blown. Never buy an Onkyo.

The wife is losing patience with me.

mrussel1

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dudeman

mrussel1 said:

Listening/Billiard Room:
- Yamaha RX1030 A
- B&W 683 S2 towers, CM Centre S2 center and Def tech BP/A rear
- Pro-Ject Debut Carbon with 2M Red (should I add the acrylic platter?)
- Zone 2, Def Tech BP8B towers
- BIC America PL200 sub

Family/Main
- Pioneer Elite SC-61 Main
- Squeezebox Touch DAC (burr Brown)
- Def Tech Super towers front
- Def Tech CLR 2000 center & matching rears
- Pioneer Elite VSX-23H zone 2 feeding B&W 201S (Kitchen) and Boston Acoustics HD10 (garage)
- Pioneer Elite A-35R 2 channel amp for zone 3
- Feeds Def Tech SM350 (office)
- Boston Acoustic Voyager 6 outdoor speakers (deck)

Attic full of 4 sets of speakers and 3 AVRs, two of which are blown. Never buy an Onkyo.

The wife is losing patience with me.

Do you find any stereo imaging issues by using a center channel speaker in your listening /billiard room? It seems like vinyl would always sound better without a center speaker. I would love to hear about your experience with that setup.

mrussel1

dudeman said:

mrussel1 said:

Listening/Billiard Room:
- Yamaha RX1030 A
- B&W 683 S2 towers, CM Centre S2 center and Def tech BP/A rear
- Pro-Ject Debut Carbon with 2M Red (should I add the acrylic platter?)
- Zone 2, Def Tech BP8B towers
- BIC America PL200 sub

Family/Main
- Pioneer Elite SC-61 Main
- Squeezebox Touch DAC (burr Brown)
- Def Tech Super towers front
- Def Tech CLR 2000 center & matching rears
- Pioneer Elite VSX-23H zone 2 feeding B&W 201S (Kitchen) and Boston Acoustics HD10 (garage)
- Pioneer Elite A-35R 2 channel amp for zone 3
- Feeds Def Tech SM350 (office)
- Boston Acoustic Voyager 6 outdoor speakers (deck)

Attic full of 4 sets of speakers and 3 AVRs, two of which are blown. Never buy an Onkyo.

The wife is losing patience with me.

Do you find any stereo imaging issues by using a center channel speaker in your listening /billiard room? It seems like vinyl would always sound better without a center speaker. I would love to hear about your experience with that setup.

I don't use the center for music. I have a TV up there too so it's where we watch movies when we want to blast them. I don't like using the center for music, like in 7.1/5.1. It messes with the imaging to me. With excellent imaging, you can feel the music pull to center in a 2 channel setup.
Now there are a few listening settings I use that are 4 channel. It's supposed to be 5 but I kill the center so I only hear it from the front and some presence sounds behind me.
So yes, you are right. Vinyl, HI Res, FLAC etc all sound more natural in true 2 channel (I also kill the sub two as my fronts are 'Large').

dudeman

Thanks for the explanation. I have tried to enjoy music listening on my home theater system but it just doesn't sound right.

mrussel1

Yeah, it's artificially loud, which can fool people

dudeman

Anyone ever check out a Dual 1229? I have a line on one for cheap but it probably needs a thorough cleaning and lube.

I have a 1019 that sounds like a million bucks.

Thoughts?

dogmatt

Marantz 6100 with Nagaoka MP-110 > Marantz 2220b > Klipsch Forte with Bob Crites crossovers.