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  • passion4tunes
    passion4tunes Posts: 64
    mrussel1 said:

    passion4tunes said:

    I bought my first turntable last week for 60$ from a guy online that refurbs them...AND IT'S AWESOME!!!
    I had no idea what I was missing with the vinyl thing!

    Mines a Technics belt drive and has the switch for 2 speeds.

    Now I'm on a massive Pearl Jam vinyl hunt.
    My budget has been busted

    Welcome to a new expense line in your budget.
    Ha Budget is officially busted within a week... Picked Up Vs. and Avocado. ..lol... On the hunt for Riot Act.

    That's it... I'm screwed....lol
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,680
    mrussel1 said:

    PJ_Soul said:

    mrussel1 said:

    mca47 said:

    buck502000 said:

    I have been looking to upgrade my deck - always had a direct drive - might be looking at a belt driven table this time. Probably between the Pro-ject and the Rega but I need to see what the differences are between the two. The Rega is 200 more.

    What are the pro/cons of belt vs. direct drive?
    Direct drives probably spin more accurately and have reduced WOW and flutter. Most I would think, have a switch to change from 45 to 33 which is convenient. The downside is that since the platter sits on the motor, it may produce more noise that can be introduced into the music. DJ's like direct since they can spin them easier I guess.

    I'm not sure if one is better than the other, it's about the implementation more than the design. If you have a belt, you have to adjust it to play 45 unless you get a speedbox which will adjust it for you, but it's another expense. I think you should just get the TT that speaks to you and not worry as much about that piece.
    Actually, you don't always need to adjust the belt or use extra hardware to switch between speeds. My TT is belt driven, and it has a button to switch from 33 to 45. (also, there is absolutely no noise at all introduced into the music).
    I was saying the direct drive supposedly introduces noise, not belt. I don't know if it's true. I have belt driven, it's just what I've read.

    That's cool that the belt can be adjusted without a switch (I assume it's not a speedbox). What type of TT is it?
    It's a Denon DP-300F.
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  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,462
    Currently overwhelmed with all the internet chatter on what kind of cartridge is best. I have the AT95e on my ATLP120. I considered getting an Ortofon Red but got quickly overwhelmed on how to set it up properly, if I have the table & components to justify such a pricey piece of equipment.
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  • earthquakes making waves
    earthquakes making waves Posts: 296
    anyone heard anything about the pro-ject debut carbon and the reviews not the hum I've been hearing about. any input on this situation, thanks for any input!
    Best,
    K
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,882
    earthquakes making waves said:

    anyone heard anything about the pro-ject debut carbon and the reviews not the hum I've been hearing about. any input on this situation, thanks for any input!
    Best,
    K

    I have a debut and no hum. Just be sure you keep the TT and the preamp off any electronics. I am using a Cambridge Azur 551 with it and it is quiet.
  • earthquakes making waves
    earthquakes making waves Posts: 296
    thx much for the response. gonna get me one these batboys, do you have the espirit or debut?
    just curious, and I'm assuming the DC model?
    thanks again!
    mrussel1 said:

    earthquakes making waves said:

    anyone heard anything about the pro-ject debut carbon and the reviews not the hum I've been hearing about. any input on this situation, thanks for any input!
    Best,
    K

    I have a debut and no hum. Just be sure you keep the TT and the preamp off any electronics. I am using a Cambridge Azur 551 with it and it is quiet.
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,882
    earthquakes making waves said:

    thx much for the response. gonna get me one these batboys, do you have the espirit or debut?
    just curious, and I'm assuming the DC model?
    thanks again!

    mrussel1 said:

    earthquakes making waves said:

    anyone heard anything about the pro-ject debut carbon and the reviews not the hum I've been hearing about. any input on this situation, thanks for any input!
    Best,
    K

    I have a debut and no hum. Just be sure you keep the TT and the preamp off any electronics. I am using a Cambridge Azur 551 with it and it is quiet.
    I have the debut carbon with the red ortofon. I'm pretty happy with it, although it's my first TT so I don't have a great comparison. But it's been quiet, reliable, etc. I used an internal preamp on my integrated amp at first, but switched to the Cambridge. That made a difference. I hear the acrylic platter makes a difference too.
  • ewills
    ewills Posts: 66
    edited September 2016
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    Found this stereo system for sale nearby and haven't been able to find info anywhere about what it might be worth.. I would say I'm in a similar position as OP was, in wanting to try out vinyl but maybe not knowing enough to start yet. However, I'm not looking to invest much in the sound system for a few years until I'm not moving around so much - more interested in starting a collection and enjoying it semi-cheaply until I can indulge more down the road. Anyway, can you guys tell me anything about it?
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  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,160
    Just ok.....not great.

    It looks like it has a suspension mounted platter. If that's the case, you may have issues with 180 and 200 gram records.

    I have serviced a few B&O turntables with a similar setup.

    Offer them $50.00.
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV

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