Quandary.......

[Unomelodica]

So folks some advise sought all opinions welcome ...... I’m an idiot had a wonderful sounding system , the bug bit and then off went the accuphase and harbeths , god I miss them.

Then the dark side bit again, home theatre as the kids really missed our movie nights . I’ve kept paul of the parish's Kd990 which will be moving into my home office for a little cheeky
2nd system So, my question which turntables , vintage and modern, bias towards vintage, however. never had an idler turntable so garrard et all , they appear to have a cult status .

Some notable names i have been perusing Nottingham analogue , VPI super scoutmaster and old techie SP10 any other's I should be looking at

In terms of perceived system most likely going down the route of valves ie Audo research Ref 5, Sugden Leben ......Harbeths will show in the system.

Ta

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[walpurgis]

If you like solidly built vintage turntables, you could do worse than look here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toshiba-SR370-Direct-Drive-Turntable-Only-With-Lid-And-SME-Tonearm-Cutout/273089629703?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

The SR-370 is a beautifully made heavyweight classic. I like the understated looks. I own two of these and they sound better than any Garrard 301 or 401 I've owned. Grab one of these while prices are still sensible.

[Unomelodica]

Thanks Geoff ill have a look

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[struth]

you will get plenty ideas... much depends on budget, and remember all the other bits to go with it including cleaning of records which is important

[walpurgis]

I and a few others on AOS have used these turntables with Mission 774 arms. It's a bit of a magic combination with a good MC cartridge fitted.

Here's mine, with a ZYX R100 fitted.

http://i63.tinypic.com/9vkr4i.jpg

[Unomelodica]

That looks nice - especially the Cart the ZYX's just make music - may consider a 3rd turntable !

Thanks geoff

G