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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.

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.

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.

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...

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 :)

I could be tempted by a serious offer on my 1988 Linn LP12/Ittok/Sumiko Blue Point. Lots of classical LPs too...

Ciaran wrote:I could be tempted by a serious offer on my 1988 Linn LP12/Ittok/Sumiko Blue Point. Lots of classical LPs too...

Cloney's were selling a Liin/Ittok for €575 a few weeks ago.

Pm sent.....

I.suppose you might need a cleaner as well!

Fran

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....

JAW wrote:

Ciaran wrote:I could be tempted by a serious offer on my 1988 Linn LP12/Ittok/Sumiko Blue Point. Lots of classical LPs too...

Cloney's were selling a Liin/Ittok for €575 a few weeks ago.

I would regard €575 as a serious offer!