Wanted: Turntable with nice looking wooden plinth - £200 max

[jandl100]

I'd like a nice looking tt to go in a 2nd system.
Must have a woody look to go with décor.

Direct drive preferred but not essential.
Auto or semi-auto function would be cool but not essential.
Must have arm mounted.

I can supply cartridge.

What have you? :)

[Geoff101]

For that budget and if you want semi-auto, a Dual CS-5000 is a very pretty option. I used to have one and they sound pretty decent with a good cartridge. Ortofons work well on them.

[symon]

I'm on the edge of selling my Ariston RD80. It's neither direct drive nor auto or semi-auto. But, It does have a nice wooden plinth, and the original Ariston arm mounted. And, it would go for less that your asking price.

[symon]

I should also add that it sounds great to me!

[jandl100]

For that budget and if you want semi-auto, a Dual CS-5000 is a very pretty option. I used to have one and they sound pretty decent with a good cartridge. Ortofons work well on them.

http://www.hifiengine.com/files/images/Dual%20Cs%205000.jpg

Coo, yep, that would be great :thumbsup:

[jandl100]

I'm on the edge of selling my Ariston RD80. It's neither direct drive nor auto or semi-auto. But, It does have a nice wooden plinth, and the original Ariston arm mounted. And, it would go for less that your asking price.

Coo -yep, and you're not far off in Brizzle - I could come collect

photo? :)

Ah - just looking at some Google images - I really want a full wood top like the Dual above.

[symon]

It's this one: http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?35193-ARISTON-RD80-with-original-arm-Goldring-G820-cartridge&highlight=ariston

But, yes, it doesn't have a full wooden top, just a nice surround, I suppose.

[jandl100]

Yes, I want a full wood top. But thanks for replying, Peter.

[symon]

No problems. Good luck with your search. Let me know if you change your mind.

[Andrei]

Try searching ebay et al for 'AR The Turntable'

[jandl100]

Try searching ebay et al for 'AR The Turntable'

Yep, good plan! But none in sight at the moment.

[Gordon Steadman]

Yep, good plan! But none in sight at the moment.

None in France or, surprisingly, Germany either. Nice looking machine that. There were actually a couple of other wooded models in Germany but one was collection only and the other had the crappiest veneering job I have ever seen. It was listed as 'professionally restored":lol:

[karma67]

theres a few listed

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Home-Audio-HiFi-Separates-/14969/i.html?_from=R40&ghostText&_sop=10&_nkw=ar+turntable&_trksid=m194&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSRCHX:SRCH

but none as nice as mine :)
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj548/jamiecreig123/20150601_164558_zpsqy2imtff.jpg

[rdpx]

Also look for Systemdek IIX maybe. None going today but one will pop up soon.

I have one at the moment and it is very pretty indeed but has been reserved by someone else I am afraid...

http://i.imgur.com/NMhmC2l.jpg

[jandl100]

Oooo - those last two posts could be considered to be inhumane and unnecessarily cruel! ;)

[struth]

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251978511447?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

not all wood but think its a sleeper

[Gordon Steadman]

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251978511447?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251978511447?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT)

not all wood but think its a sleeper
Wow, that is funky... I'd rather like that for my collection. Never seen one before.

[Ammonite Audio]

Push the budget a bit and I could be persuaded to part with my Pioneer PL-71, which is very woody.

[jandl100]

Push the budget a bit and I could be persuaded to part with my Pioneer PL-71, which is very woody.

£201? :)

[Ammonite Audio]

£201? :)

Ha! I suppose I asked for that!

50% more, then?

[jandl100]

Thanks Hugo - but I suspect I can get what I want within budget.

Not really looking for a great deck like the PL-71. Something humbler.

.... I might come back to you on that after pondering a while, mind. :)

[Ammonite Audio]

I'm in no hurry, but since the KD-990 arrived, I really don't need to keep the Pioneer.

[Yomanze]

Thanks Hugo - but I suspect I can get what I want within budget.

Not really looking for a great deck like the PL-71. Something humbler.

.... I might come back to you on that after pondering a while, mind. :)

Aww I was going to suggest the same, it's a lovely looking turntable and just works.

[struth]

I like the pl71. its much better than it is often rated and for the money they go for, a bargain.

[jandl100]

Yes, I've had one before - lovely deck.

[Yomanze]

Yes, I've had one before - lovely deck.

Remember reading about your experiences & then ended up with one myself, so thanks!

[johnny reggae]

Hi, I have a all wood plinth systemdek 11x ,in near mint condition, with a Linn basic plus arm, and a A&R P77 cartridge, still in good nick, used as a back-up to my Thorens, selling as I have just got a Ariston rd40. £200

[jandl100]

Hi, I have a all wood plinth systemdek 11x ,in near mint condition, with a Linn basic plus arm, and a A&R P77 cartridge, still in good nick, used as a back-up to my Thorens, selling as I have just got a Ariston rd40. £200

Thanks Andy - that's quite tempting.
Can you post it safely? Surrey is a bit out of my way, sadly.

Photo?

[johnny reggae]

Hi Jerry,
I would not like to send, to fragile I feel. is there anybody who could bring it up to you

[jandl100]

No, I don't think so - never mind, thanks for the offer, Andy.

Still looking! :)

[Gordon Steadman]

This might be worth taking a punt on. The extra £150 would probably see it working fine.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rotel-RP-1500-Belt-Drive-Vintage-Turntable-Wood-effect-/111685808537?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1a00fe3199

[walpurgis]

This might be worth taking a punt on. The extra £150 would probably see it working fine.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rotel-RP-1500-Belt-Drive-Vintage-Turntable-Wood-effect-/111685808537?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1a00fe3199

And you can make spears out of it. It says so! :D

[jandl100]

Thanks Gordon, but I don't really want the faff of getting it sorted.
There's another ebay listing I'm keeping my eye on, ;)

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/C-amp-J-WALKER-LINN-BASIK-LV-V-RETRO-HI-FI-RECORD-PLAYER-TURNTABLE-SUPERB-/361312121009?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

[jandl100]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/C-amp-J-WALKER-LINN-BASIK-LV-V-RETRO-HI-FI-RECORD-PLAYER-TURNTABLE-SUPERB-/361312121009?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

Hmm, yep, thanks, I spotted that one myself.

That one looks good but strikes me as a bit expensive and it is collection only from Derby, way oop north from me.

There's a dd item on t'bay that I quite fancy. ;) ... no, I'd rather you didn't post any speculative links that might encourage other folks to compete with me. :lol:

[spm]

£30 over budget on BIN, but looks nice. Not sure about the"current noise" someone else here might be able to advise if ok.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AR-Turntable-with-Linn-Basik-Plus-Tonearm-/271892457205?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f4e0da6f5

[jandl100]

£30 over budget on BIN, but looks nice. Not sure about the"current noise" someone else here might be able to advise if ok.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AR-Turntable-with-Linn-Basik-Plus-Tonearm-/271892457205?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f4e0da6f5

Yep, thanks. Seen that one, Sean. Lovely looking deck.

As you say, a bit put off by the motor noise, not sure if that is symptomatic of incipient problems?

There's an auction ending soon I'm keeping my eye on. :whistle:

Must admit, a bit irrationally, I prefer the idea of a direct drive with strobe markings - for that extra peace of mind!

[twotone]

The AR turntables are great decks, I had one for a while and really liked it but they are pretty prone to footfall problems if you have a suspended wooden floor, well mine was anyway.

[struth]

There was a nice Rotel one i saw the other day Jerry..it was under budget i think and looked in good nick. they were decent decks and have pitch if memory serves

[jandl100]

I just now won rotel 3000 dd tt on ebay, so sorted now :)

[struth]

might have been the one i saw...looked nice

[jandl100]

Here she is, looks in good condition

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rotel-RP-3000-Vintage-Turntable-/321769498122?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=zW9mDQYgkvUqM2cnGkiJ1DLYrXE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

[Audio Al]

That looks lovely Jerry :thumbsup:

[walpurgis]

Looks good. Nice price too.

Decent enough arm on those. Just bung a good headshell on and it'll sound great.

[jandl100]

Thanks folks, yup, looking forward to giving her a spin.
Lovely SAE (Micro Seiki) mm cartridge all ready and waiting in a decent Ortofon headshell.

T'will be a few weeks before I get her installed in her new home, I'll post up a pic or 3 when I do. :)