Moving on (and down) from a 401 and Sondek- ideas wanted.

[kirstysdad]

I've just sold my Garrard 401 and will soon try to sell my old LP12/PU3 (plus other kit) I am looking for recommendations on where to go next based on the following criteria:

1. Having lost full time employment a while ago, I can no longer sit with expensive kit when we need cars/house/domestic stuff repaired or replaced. So I need to downside/downgrade and realise some cash.

2. I no longer have time to listen to vinyl as much as I used to, but still want the option, plus my daughter has her own records now.

3. Looking to spend around £350ish on a decent second hand deck with arm. I will likely keep my Goldring 1022GX. Since I am planning to sell my Naim amps and use my second system Primare integrated amp I will need a phono amp as it doesn't have an input.

Thank you.

[donmarrese]

A decent Lenco L75 should make you wonder why you bothered with the LP12 in the first place!

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[walpurgis]

Or a Toshiba SR-370, which can sound astonishingly good.

[kirstysdad]

A decent Lenco L75 should make you wonder why you bothered with the LP12 in the first place!

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Thanks Don, Having "done" the idler thing with the 401 I think I'm heading more in the direct drive Japanese route, but appreciate the idea, did fancy one once...

[kirstysdad]

Or a Toshiba SR-370, which can sound astonishingly good.

Now, Geoff, that's interesting. I've travelled the "old idler" and the classic British (Scottish) "elastic band" routes, and fancy a Japanese DD. Pity the Techies are so expensive... The Toshibas don't seem to be that numerous, sadly. The idea of not having to fettle too often also appeals...

[Mikeandvan]

You'll get an average 1200/10 for £350.

[kirstysdad]

You'll get an average 1200/10 for £350.

Really? With an arm? I'd like that. I might put out a "WTB" then. Maybe a JVC QL-A7 might fit the bill...?
Good luck with your 401 progress, Mike, I have mixed feelings about having moved mine on... I'd be interested how you compare a 401 with a 1200/1210 assuming you've had one?

[donmarrese]

JVC QL-7 recommended!
Has one of the finest DD motors money can buy! And not a lot of people know that....


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[walpurgis]

The Toshibas don't seem to be that numerous, sadly.

The SR-370 has been popular on the forum. I wouldn't be surprised if somebody here has one they'd sell. It's a pretty hefty unit and weighs half as much again as a Techie.

[The Vinyl Adventure]

I have a mint Pioneer PL12D if you are interested.