How Much Would You Pay...???

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Originally Posted by Alex_UK

Not much progressed yet Marco - I'm currently in dispute with the taxman, so until that is resolved I'm being a bit careful with the spons - plus been busy with work last couple of weeks - (enforced "duvet day" today though as I've picked up a nasty bug, or maybe food poisoning - messy!)

I've ordered a few bits and bobs - the main crticism of the 401 in current form is the ringing platter - got some damping rings, and hopefully one or two mats to try - part of the problem is that I know that slate is the way to go, but I would really like it in a piece of lovely wood, laquered an inch deep (like that Project in the show thread...) decisions, decisions. Must chase the taxman first though!

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Alex,when you get round to it,why not have the plinth made from slate,then edge it with some nice wood? Would look nice IMHO.

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Originally Posted by barry.d.hunt

This Marco (no not ours!) has about 3x more cartridges than me, but less than King.

http://www.topclassaudio.com/uploads...1222/Marco.jpg

One for each day of the month?

Regards

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Those cartridges are far more exotic and extravagant than mine, no comparison at all. Many people are going to be green with envy when they see them. :lol:

How about naming them left to right from the top row - any takers? :eyebrows:

Marco.

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Originally Posted by Marco

How about naming them left to right from the top row - any takers? :eyebrows:

Marco.

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Is there a prize? (I know the answers anyway, but I won't let on to give others a chance.)

Just the ones that begin with the letter 'K' are worth more than my house!!!

I definitely haven't got a box of "K's" like that! :lol:

Bl**dy heck, he's got nearly as many esoteric cartridges as me, only this lot are worth far more than my collection :doh:

There are more FR's than you can shake a stick at.:smoking:

Luverly.

From The Grave

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Originally Posted by Marco

How about naming them left to right from the top row - any takers? :eyebrows:

Marco.

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A stab Top L-R

Row 1:
01-Denon - DL103S
02-Denon - DL103D
03-Sony - XL33
04-Sony - XL88
05-(Cant make it out) !
06- (Dunno)

Row 2:
01-Fidelity Research - FR7
02-Fidelity Research 702
03-Fidelity Research 201
04-Fidelity Research FR1
05-Fidelty Research another FR1

Row 3:
01-Kiseki - Lapis Lazuli
02-Kieski - Agaat Green
03-Kieski - Agaat Ruby
04-Kieski - Aggat Black
05-Kieski - Purple Heart
06-Kieski - Black Heart
07-Kieski - Blue

Row 4:
01-Koetsu - Onyx!
02-Koetsu - Rosewood
03-Koetsu - Black
04-Supex - SD900
05- (I'm Not Sure)
06-Decca - London Jublee

Row 5:
01-Decca - SPU Royal N
02-EMT - XSD 15
03-EMT - HSD 6
04- (Not sure looks like a Mission 773)

In answer to the original question, it really depends on a lot of things such as available funds and whether I could go classic/modified or had to buy brand new. Also, is this the deck only? What about cartridge, phono amp etc?

Ok, so a maximum spend of about £5k, which is about what I have paid for my complete modified Technics SL-1200 system anyway.

Not the phono stage Martin. And nothing used.

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.......what everyday people would spend on a turntable/arm/cartridge. One other thing, it has to be brand new...!!!

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I've covered both bases, Chris, with the same spend ;)

In response to the OP's question:
Well, it seems we're in the same part of the woods cost-wise..
I would try and fit within £2000 or thereabout.

Not really sure where i would put my money though, but beginning with the PU i'd opt for a Benz Micro Glider/Wood SL.
As for the arm, a Rega or their tweaked brethren would probably be the most cost effective solution without sacrificing too much real world performance.
The TT itself might be a Michell TecnoDec, Hanss Acoustics T-10 or perhaps one of the newer Rega's.

To me this where the sweetspot in turntable performance vs. cost lies...
But, after all, it's always a question of disposable income in relation the other parts of your kit.

Regards //Mike

I paid about £8000 used about 20 years ago for the turntable I use now. I couldn't afford to do that any more, I retired :-(
So I have zero budget for a new turntable.

i'd probably go for something made by EMT making sure it was in mint nick, so £10K and then that would be it for me. No more decks, honest :rolleyes: ;)