Teac TN-300 or AudioTechnica LP-120

[Dally88]

Simple question, title says it all. I'm upgrading from my first table - a Pioneer PL990 - and am having a hard time deciding on a replacement. I've looked at the TEAC TN300 and really like it, but have heard the AT LP-120 is a solid next step for me. Any suggestions on these two tables or other tables in the 300-500 range are appreciated. Jam on.

[Spectral Morn]

Simple question, title says it all. I'm upgrading from my first table - a Pioneer PL990 - and am having a hard time deciding on a replacement. I've looked at the TEAC TN300 and really like it, but have heard the AT LP-120 is a solid next step for me. Any suggestions on these two tables or other tables in the 300-500 range are appreciated. Jam on.

I was going to suggest a VPI Traveller but even at $999 (normally $1500) its over your budget. Music Direct are doing a deal on them http://www.musicdirect.com/p-119888-vpi-traveler-turntable.aspx Vastly better turntable than what you have asked about. Thought the Nomad is near at $699 http://www.musicdirect.com/p-213934-vpi-nomad-turntable.aspx

Same seller has the Rega RP1 at $449 and the Project Debut Carbon at $549 http://www.musicdirect.com/p-220555-pro-ject-debut-carbon-esprit-sb-turntable.aspx

They also do the Music Hall turntables and the MMF-2.3 looks nice at $499 http://www.musicdirect.com/p-372885-music-hall-mmf-23-turntable.aspx

Personally I think the VPIs are the ones to look at.

[dmckean]

Bah.

Don't waste your money on Music Hall or Rega crap when for just a little more you could get something like this used:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/KENWOOD-KD-770D-KD770D-Turntable-100-120Volts-and-220-240Volts-/272109072443?hash=item3f5af6f03b:g:GBMAAOSwT~9Wjhb i

It will compete with anything new up until at least the £3000 price point.

[Dally88]

Thanks for that - I started surfing around Ebay and kind of like the Dennon dp300f - any thoughts there?