I have recently begun to attempt to begin to clear out my attic. That sentence my look and sound inarticulate but if you saw my attic you would immediately understand. Now one of the interesting things that I have recently unearthed up there is a small collection of vinyl. Some of this vinyl is quite old so I am not sure what condition it is in. There are even some 78’s up there!
Anyway, to help me to preserve my sanity whilst trying to get to grips with the task in hand, this afternoon I unboxed a crappy old Sony turntable on which to play some of this music. Now the Sony does produce a sound but that is about all that I can say about it. Having given this small vinyl collection a quick scan there is definitely some stuff there that I would be interested in having a serious listen to.
I have now arrived at a point where I thought that I would never return to! I am now looking for a Turntable!! I am not looking for anything fancy or expensive just something a step or two above entry level would do me just fine. I am looking for suggestions and recommendations please as well as pointers as to what to look out for. This is not a major priority but any help at all would be appreciated.
Vinyl in the Attic: I need a Turntable!
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a) like any forum, the success of tirnahifi is entirely dependent on discussion. All members are encouraged to participate in discussion of music, hifi, etc.
b) tirnahifi is not designed to be, nor intended to be, a marketplace. Any member who uses the site merely for selling will be looked on suspiciously.
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Vinyl in the Attic: I need a Turntable!
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Re: Vinyl in the Attic: I need a Turntable!
Danger Danger Danger! :-)
This is a slippery slope that you are teetering above right now Fergus. Given your love of non-classical music, there will be no going back if you go down this path. Well well worth the effort though.
As for turntables, well Im sure Fran might have a few suggections. Cloney's also have some second hand TT's in from time to time. Might be a good idea to mention a budget.
This is a slippery slope that you are teetering above right now Fergus. Given your love of non-classical music, there will be no going back if you go down this path. Well well worth the effort though.
As for turntables, well Im sure Fran might have a few suggections. Cloney's also have some second hand TT's in from time to time. Might be a good idea to mention a budget.
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Re: Vinyl in the Attic: I need a Turntable!
Hi Fergus, I've a Rega 3 and Ortofon Tango MC cartridge in it that you're welcome to a loan of until you find what you want.
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Re: Vinyl in the Attic: I need a Turntable!
Well buggermeman Fergus is looking for turntable?!?! Made my day on reading that, I tell you! As Dave says we need to know a budget etc etc Now which forum member has the most turntables, I wonder :-)))
Would love to know what Lps you found up there Fergus...
Would love to know what Lps you found up there Fergus...
Re: Vinyl in the Attic: I need a Turntable!
JAW wrote:Hi Fergus, I've a Rega 3 an Ortofon Tango MC cartridge in it that you're welcome to a loan of until you find what you want.
Good man Johnny to the rescue :)
Re: Vinyl in the Attic: I need a Turntable!
I could be tempted by a serious offer on my 1988 Linn LP12/Ittok/Sumiko Blue Point. Lots of classical LPs too...
Re: Vinyl in the Attic: I need a Turntable!
Cloney's were selling a Liin/Ittok for €575 a few weeks ago.Ciaran wrote:I could be tempted by a serious offer on my 1988 Linn LP12/Ittok/Sumiko Blue Point. Lots of classical LPs too...
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Pm sent.....
I.suppose you might need a cleaner as well!
Fran
I.suppose you might need a cleaner as well!
Fran
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Re: Vinyl in the Attic: I need a Turntable!
Fran wrote:Pm sent.....
I.suppose you might need a cleaner as well!
Fran
Another gentleman to the rescue :-) Do let us know how you get on Fergus....
Re: Vinyl in the Attic: I need a Turntable!
I would regard €575 as a serious offer!JAW wrote:Cloney's were selling a Liin/Ittok for €575 a few weeks ago.Ciaran wrote:I could be tempted by a serious offer on my 1988 Linn LP12/Ittok/Sumiko Blue Point. Lots of classical LPs too...