Comments on: 5 Vintage Turntables Below $2,000 for Your Stereo System

By: Fred S.

Fred S. — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 18:45:24 +0000

In a list like this, You must include a Micro Seiko TT, for example the DD-7.

By: James H

James H — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 16:35:54 +0000

My Technics SL-B202 while not being soooo pricey works great after all these years.

By: Ian White

Ian White — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 16:58:23 +0000

In reply to Scott.

Scott,

I recommend Vinyl Nirvana. Dave Archambault. I’ve purchased 3 tables from him.

Best,

Ian White

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 16:18:24 +0000

OK I really didn’t need to see this article.
Now all my nostalgic memories stir….
I wanted a Thorens or Linn back then, and now I’m really wanting to explore a resto-mod vintage table.
Don’t get me wrong – I am very happy with my newer Rega P-6 and Ania MC cartridge, but my retro heart goes aflutter when I see a vintage deck that is refurbished and updated.
Down the rabbit hole I go……

By: Al

Al — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 14:05:12 +0000

In reply to Bruce Goldberg. I actually upgraded from a Dual 502 to an AR ES-1. Not that I disliked the Dual, just had no room for two turntables.

By: Ron Blomgren

Ron Blomgren — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:10:55 +0000

In reply to Bruce Goldberg. 100% agree. My AR “the turntable” is very upgradeable and easily competes with the Thorens td-125. I should know, my roommate has one. They are still considerably cheaper than many thorens models and let’s not forget they were the brand that vinyl guru Dave from Vinyl Nirvana got his start with. I’ve long awaited you doing a feature on them. So when should I expect it?

By: systembuilder

systembuilder — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 07:24:07 +0000

While the Dual 1009 might have been a major advance for Dual, the 1019 (top of the line in the 10-series) had the heaviest platter of all time and would be the closest match to a 1219 or 1229 Dual Turntable. It was also a major best-selling turntable and is much more widely available than other 10-series turntables. So I think it is more highly recommended than a 1009.

By: Patrick M MacVittie

Patrick M MacVittie — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 01:29:23 +0000

In reply to John Thompson. Agreed!!!

By: Bruce Goldberg

Bruce Goldberg — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 19:21:41 +0000

The old AR turntables belong on this list. Especially the later variants, which bettered all the Duals.

By: Ian White

Ian White — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:24:23 +0000

In reply to Stephen P Fleschler.

Stephen,

The VPI 19 MKIV has always been a great turntable. Not a fan of the TNT table because I find the plinth material is too lively but it is a classic HW design.

Hard to go wrong with an SME on a VPI.

I do like a leo-modified Classic IV with the JW arm.

Best,
Ian White