turntable deal 26th & 27th

[musicoverall]

There seems to be a revived interest in the Technics 1200 series direct drive turntables in some circles although the purists may still scoff at the idea of employing what is essentially a DJ table in a home audio system.

As for me, I keep waiting for the day when I have enough disposable income to try the likes of a Rega P5 or VPI Scout. Until that day comes (it's just a matter of time before I get these kids through college), I went ahead and ordered a Technics 1210MkII from Musicians Friend. I've noticed sales at $399 reduced from $429. Then last week while the table was on sale, musicians friend added an instant discount of $35 until Nov. 27th.

$365 for a solidly built table that's been in production for years and years was something I couldn't resist. I placed my order today!

I think those tables are quite good. Depending on the cartridge you're using, the combo could very well stomp a lot of more expensive tables. What were you using before?

[dean_martin]

I think those tables are quite good. Depending on the cartridge you're using, the combo could very well stomp a lot of more expensive tables. What were you using before?

I'm using a Pro-Ject 1.2 table, an Ortofon MC-3 Turbo high output mc cart and a Bellari VP-129 phono stage. I hope the Ortofon will do well with the Technics. I'd rather not have to get a new cart right away. The Ortofon has a nice mid range and airy top end, but I think its bass extension is being limited by the Pro-Ject table. I'm thinking of upgrading the phono stage to the one from Jolida (I think the model # is JD-9A) next.

[Bernd]

Congrats. Deano on the new TT. Technics DD have a sound rep. A different arm will make a huge difference. Origin Live do armboards for these.
But most of all enjoy the new toy. Great deal too.

Peace

[musicoverall]

I'm using a Pro-Ject 1.2 table, an Ortofon MC-3 Turbo high output mc cart and a Bellari VP-129 phono stage. I hope the Ortofon will do well with the Technics. I'd rather not have to get a new cart right away. The Ortofon has a nice mid range and airy top end, but I think its bass extension is being limited by the Pro-Ject table. I'm thinking of upgrading the phono stage to the one from Jolida (I think the model # is JD-9A) next.

Your Technics is a huge step up from the Pro-Ject 1.2, IMHO. But I think you knew that already.