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diviy
31-12-2020, 02:51
Looking for a second deck to play some not the beast second hand lp`s I do not mind a project deck to refurbish
The choices so far are
1. Pioneer PL-12D Turntable.
2.AR EB101
3.Sony PS-T20
4.Bang & Olufsen Beogram 1200 Turntable
5.Pioneer PL-512
6.Rega p1,p2or p3
My max budget is £200 excluding cartridge.

Or any other recommendation`s please or does anyone have a hidden / forgotten deck that they want to get rid of

Regards Gerry
CageyH
31-12-2020, 07:38
What is your first deck? Do you have a detachable head shell?
Can you fit a separate arm base to run a 2nd arm?
walpurgis
31-12-2020, 09:07
I'd have the PL-12D, simply because they just seem to go on forever and parts are easy to find. Dead easy to maintain and they sound OK too.
diviy
31-12-2020, 14:15
CageuH I have a fully modded sl1210 with a Jelco Sa750 arm
hifi_dave
31-12-2020, 16:35
Rega. They work for ever and all parts are available, though it's rare for parts to be needed - just 3 drops of oil and a belt every 5 years or so. I have serviced a 1980s
Planar-3 this afternoon and that was all it needed plus a good ol' clean.

Not just that - they sound great.
gninnam
31-12-2020, 16:48
Lenco GL75/76/78 - so tweak-able and parts are plenty
Jac Hawk
31-12-2020, 18:04
Rega. They work for ever and all parts are available, though it's rare for parts to be needed - just 3 drops of oil and a belt every 5 years or so. I have serviced a 1980s
Planar-3 this afternoon and that was all it needed plus a good ol' clean.

Not just that - they sound great.

I'd agree with Dave
CageyH
31-12-2020, 19:03
CageuH I have a fully modded sl1210 with a Jelco Sa750 arm

I would just buy a spare headshell and a suitable cartridge for the less than perfect records.
It is a quick swap.

Failing that, you need a second pbono stage or you will have to swap the cables.
Tbe mo ey saved could be spent on more vinyl.
Beobloke
01-01-2021, 14:12
From the list you gave, I’d go for the PL-12D or the AR EB-101.

The Beogram is, obviously, a very fine choice but do check out replacement stylus costs before you commit. The 1200 uses the older style of B&O cartridge in which the stylus can be separately replaced but they’re not cheap.
hermit
02-01-2021, 20:01
This Sony PS-X60 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SONY-PS-X60-Turntable/164272998252?hash=item263f6f076c:g:OD0AAOSwH-de~jee) looks good. Decent arm on it too.
Filterlab
02-01-2021, 22:30
This Sony PS-X60 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SONY-PS-X60-Turntable/164272998252?hash=item263f6f076c:g:OD0AAOSwH-de~jee) looks good. Decent arm on it too.

Quite a long way off £200 though.