Turntable change

[Lee Henley]

Another option to consider would be to keep the turntable you have, change the arm for something better this does make quite a bit of difference in my opinion and change the phono stage again for something better for the budget that you have you can get quite a serious package

[Bigman80]

I've no doubt you're absolutely right about the SP10 Oliver, but I would have thought that a well fettled one would be beyond his budget, and I get the impression he wouldn't want to buy an affordable example then have months/years of modding it. Rather he wants it to be all the deck he would need from day one.

Doesn't Robbiegong have an SL1210 Mk 5 for sale? I bet that would be the dog's danglies and well inside budget.

A well fettled SP10 MK2 can be had for around £1.5k, if you know who to ask. The OP may want it refinished with a powder coating so £200 max for that.

Tenuto Platter mat for £300ish leaves around £2K for a nice arm.

Personally, I'd go for the PMAT1010 which is well within budget but if the Op wanted An SME5, it's not impossible to do for the money.

Yes, you may have to put a bit of effort in but I'd be very surprised if it's not the best performance for the money.

[Cyrus]

Another option to consider would be to keep the turntable you have, change the arm for something better this does make quite a bit of difference in my opinion and change the phono stage again for something better for the budget that you have you can get quite a serious package

This. I changed the arm on my NAS Interspace Jr from RB300 to a Jelco 750D and there were stark differences; this with a comparatively piffling budget. With the amount of money you are talking, you could keep the player and swap the arm out for a really great arm.

[rmcin626]

I've no doubt you're absolutely right about the SP10 Oliver, but I would have thought that a well fettled one would be beyond his budget, and I get the impression he wouldn't want to buy an affordable example then have months/years of modding it. Rather he wants it to be all the deck he would need from day one.

Doesn't Robbiegong have an SL1210 Mk 5 for sale? I bet that would be the dog's danglies and well inside budget.

You’re right Steve, I am looking at a finished article I’m not looking down the constant modifications path.

[rmcin626]

A well fettled SP10 MK2 can be had for around £1.5k, if you know who to ask. The OP may want it refinished with a powder coating so £200 max for that.

Tenuto Platter mat for £300ish leaves around £2K for a nice arm.

Personally, I'd go for the PMAT1010 which is well within budget but if the Op wanted An SME5, it's not impossible to do for the money.

Yes, you may have to put a bit of effort in but I'd be very surprised if it's not the best performance for the money.

Thanks Oli, if that could all be obtained from the one source, then it would be something I would consider. I like to keep things simple, going along and listen preferably within a decent driving distance, if I like I buy.
I really want to source from the one place.

[antonio]

A well fettled SP10 MK2 can be had for around £1.5k, if you know who to ask. The OP may want it refinished with a powder coating so £200 max for that.

Tenuto Platter mat for £300ish leaves around £2K for a nice arm.

Personally, I'd go for the PMAT1010 which is well within budget but if the Op wanted An SME5, it's not impossible to do for the money.

Yes, you may have to put a bit of effort in but I'd be very surprised if it's not the best performance for the money.

This doesn't look bad either Oli. Sorry Robin, along way from Scotland. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Denon-DP-...n/333195461535

[Bigman80]

This doesn't look bad either Oli. Sorry Steve, along way from Scotland. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Denon-DP-...n/333195461535

That's a great shout. Needs a better arm to get the best out of it.

[rmcin626]

This doesn't look bad either Oli. Sorry Robin, along way from Scotland. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Denon-DP-...n/333195461535

Many thanks David, but I will be collecting the turntable I purchase, so would only buy from eBay if it’s was available for collection, and I would like hear the the turntable as well.

[rmcin626]

A new suggestion has been Avid Diva II SP turntable, which looks interesting.

[crimsondonkey]

What are you particularly interested in, as in what will drive your decision? You've mentioned easy speed change but are there any other features or aspects that you value? DD or belt drive, or not bothered? Preference in looks, ie rectangle plinth or some other design? Wood or metal? Any particular arm design or length?