New turntable/speakers

[twatts]

marantz

What model number???

Terry

[PIE-GUY]

is this one good enough?

http://www.needledoctor.com/Bellari-VP-29-Phono-Preamp?sc=2&category=36638

While I'm sure it works, I'm not a fan of Rolls...  I'd spend an extra $25 and get the Music Hall...

Terry

http://www.amazon.com/Music-Hall-PA1-2-Phono-Pre/dp/B002PSJVV4/ref=lh_ni_t

What about this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006I5SB/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

[Hicks]

is this one good enough?

http://www.needledoctor.com/Bellari-VP-29-Phono-Preamp?sc=2&category=36638

While I'm sure it works, I'm not a fan of Rolls...  I'd spend an extra $25 and get the Music Hall...

Terry

http://www.amazon.com/Music-Hall-PA1-2-Phono-Pre/dp/B002PSJVV4/ref=lh_ni_t

What about this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006I5SB/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Shure is solid for needles. 

[PIE-GUY]

Hicks, you're next, buddy!!! Need a new center channel and towers for this room!!

[twatts]

http://www.amazon.com/Music-Hall-PA1-2-Phono-Pre/dp/B002PSJVV4/ref=lh_ni_t

I think Needle Doctor has the Music Hall for $100???  Maybe I saw it wrong...

What about this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006I5SB/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Oh shit...  You'll have to ask someone else about needles and tone arms!  I recommend this:  http://raleigh.craigslist.org/ele/2679655368.html

Terry

[Hicks]

Hicks, you're next, buddy!!! Need a new center channel and towers for this room!!

Let's do this!    :rawk:

[twatts]

Hicks, you're next, buddy!!! Need a new center channel and towers for this room!!

Let's do this!    :rawk:

c - http://austin.craigslist.org/ele/2692676161.html

r/l - http://austin.craigslist.org/ele/2664875032.html

sub - http://austin.craigslist.org/ele/2691114746.html

Wow, Austin has a TON of good stuff on their CL!

Terry

[Caravan2001]

Hicks, you're next, buddy!!! Need a new center channel and towers for this room!!

I can't tell you how stoked I am on the speaks I got from Hicks.....the towers are just insane.  I listened to the 24 bit FOB of the Gorge Rock and Roll last night and I might as well have been at The Gorge.....so sick PG, you won't be sorry.

[aphineday]

Sweet thread bump time.
I bought this Numark direct drive used back when I started this thread.
It's been a good starter table, but its time to upgrade.
I also bought a cheap Audio Technica preamp, and am including it with the table I'm selling to a buddy.

Here's what I'm planning on going with, just wanted to get some input from all of you that know yo' shit!



Pro-Ject RPM 1.3 Genie
Love the white color!



And for the preamp, the Cambridge Audio 551
I talked to my local guy about the Bellari, and he is under the firm impression that it's "a pile of shit".
I know a couple of you love yours, so I'm interested to know your feelings on this Cambridge preamp.

[mbw]

looks pretty.  hope you dont mind dust.

[Caravan2001]

Sweet thread bump time.
I bought this Numark direct drive used back when I started this thread.
It's been a good starter table, but its time to upgrade.
I also bought a cheap Audio Technica preamp, and am including it with the table I'm selling to a buddy.

Here's what I'm planning on going with, just wanted to get some input from all of you that know yo' shit!



Pro-Ject RPM 1.3 Genie
Love the white color!



And for the preamp, the Cambridge Audio 551
I talked to my local guy about the Bellari, and he is under the firm impression that it's "a pile of shit".
I know a couple of you love yours, so I'm interested to know your feelings on this Cambridge preamp.

That TT looks great and the reviews on Needle Doctor are pretty solid.  One thing about those belt driven tt's is, do you have to change that belt to switch the RPM's?  How easy is that?  I switch between 33 and 45 a lot.  Also, is that a wear item?  I think Aug has a Pro-ject, maybe he can chime in.  Also, at that price point you could get a mint vintage table (Dual) so that might be worth looking into as well, but you'd need to be sure you were not getting stuck with someone else's problem, which is why new is good.  As far as the pre-amp, I love my Jolida JD-9 to death!

[Gundo]

I left the trigger unpulled on the audio-technica 120 from a few weeks ago, and I'm glad I started reading this thread. Oh the lessons you learn along the way! Right now I have the Sony shitbox that Igbo raves about on the first page, and i'm chomping at the bit to upgrade. I'm also trying to be patient for the right price/quality to come around. That being said, what's your opinion on this table?
JVC QL-F4
http://austin.craigslist.org/ele/4051988479.html

I haven't found very many reviews on empire cartridges either.

[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? 

[kellerb]

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?

Do they shoot lazers?  Ask Hicks.

[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