New turntable/speakers

[whatapiper]

About to jump on some sweet looking ADS L780 II speakers which look in near perfect condition.  Everything I've read on these is A+ just curious if any paugers out there have used or been exposed to these before.  They retailed in the late 80's for around $800 and the local shop I've been browsing is doing 30% off used speakers.  They have them listed pre sale for $475 so I'd be looking at dropping around $330 on these.  They sounded absolutely amazing to my ears, any comments/advice?

ADS speakers are great vintage German speakers...  Built to last a lifetime...  $330 might be a bit high, but if they come with the stands, I'd say they are worth it...

Terry

Stands included, and I did give hicks a text yesterday but the man is MIA.  :|

[twatts]

About to jump on some sweet looking ADS L780 II speakers which look in near perfect condition.  Everything I've read on these is A+ just curious if any paugers out there have used or been exposed to these before.  They retailed in the late 80's for around $800 and the local shop I've been browsing is doing 30% off used speakers.  They have them listed pre sale for $475 so I'd be looking at dropping around $330 on these.  They sounded absolutely amazing to my ears, any comments/advice?

ADS speakers are great vintage German speakers...  Built to last a lifetime...  $330 might be a bit high, but if they come with the stands, I'd say they are worth it...

Terry

Stands included, and I did give hicks a text yesterday but the man is MIA.  :|

Low ball him at 300 and then see if he'll take 320...  I think you will be very happy...

I love vintage speakers...

Terry

[whatapiper]

Thanks, going to run over there today after work and see what I can do, pretty stoked! My wireless Zona's have been having channel issues for some time and I just stopped spinning vinyl in frustration about a week ago. My pretty records are collecting dust!

[whatapiper]

Beyond stoked, they accepted my $320 cash offer and with the stands. Turns out they wanted $40 for the stands but had the speakers displayed with them so I raised a little hell when the dude tried to dime me on them. False advertising! I'm feeling like I made out with a solid score. Happy Father's/early birthday for me!

[Augustus]

Sweet!

[Buffalo Budd]

Anyone have any experience/knowledge about these turntables

American Audio TTD-2400




Will it make much of a difference from an old Technics and is it worth $100?

[mattstick]

Looks like they sell for ~ €100 new so $100CAD seems like a good price.

[Buffalo Budd]

Looks like they sell for ~ €100 new so $100CAD seems like a good price.

Ok, but will it make much difference in the quality of my sound or am I just splitting hairs here.

[Hicks]

I would bet your vintage Technics is better built than that Technics 1200 knock off.

Spend the money on a new cart if you really have the upgrade itch. 

[rowjimmy]

I would bet your vintage Technics is better built than that Technics 1200 knock off.

Spend the money on a new cart if you really have the upgrade itch. 

This.

[Buffalo Budd]

I would bet your vintage Technics is better built than that Technics 1200 knock off.

Spend the money on a new cart if you really have the upgrade itch. 

This.

That's kind of what I was wondering about.  I am currently using the Ortofon red, which I am pretty happy with.  Thanks for the input folks. 

[jam>]

This is not the exactly proper spot to post this but do any of you have an opinion on this vacuum tube preamp? It seems to be quite a value. http://www.haglabs.com/collections/phono-preamps/products/cornet3

[Buffalo Budd]

So since I've saved about $500 up for the upcoming Dead shows but will not be making it, I've decided to splurge on a decent turntable. I have my eye set on a Pro-ject Carbon entry level but I was wondering if this is the best bang for my buck. I've been researching a bunch and all reviews point me to the Audio Technica AT-LP120 but I find it an ugly table. I want something that will sound as great as possible but also look classy as this is going in our living room and I don't plan on buying another one for many years.
A - Any suggestions on what my best option would be for $500 or less?
B - Would I be better off saving till I can drop $1,000 on one or is that money better off spent on my amp/speaker set up?

[mbw]

The new Teac table looks incredible, looks wise.  All of the sound reviews i have come across are positive as well.

http://www.teac.com/product/tn-300/

[antelope19]

That's a nice looking table!