That's not really my style. I like big platters and sleek minimal style turntable-wise. Most of what I'm talking about is unaffordable for me ($1000 and up). Want to find a good looking, good tt for around $500 or so....

enframed wrote:pro-ject debut iii or rega p1.if you can spend a little more, get a rega p2 or pro-ject xpression iii.Dude, these look sweet! Do you own one of these?

jurgis rudkus wrote:I own a Rega. 15 years old and still performs beautifully. Few moving parts, low vibration/noise. Glass platter is sweet. Good tonearm. Spend a couple hundred on a nice cartridge. You will be satisfied for many years.Which Rega do you own?

Opinions, please....

I think I'd go for a brand new Technics SL-1200MK2 Turntable.

Yeah, VinylNirvana looks awesome. If I was still looking for a vintage table and had the money I would have no qualms about ordering one there.

pro-ject debut iii or rega p1.if you can spend a little more, get a rega p2 or pro-ject xpression iii.

circusking wrote:enframed wrote:pro-ject debut iii or rega p1.if you can spend a little more, get a rega p2 or pro-ject xpression iii.Dude, these look sweet! Do you own one of these?i had a pro-ject one (now the "debut ii") for 15 years. just sold it to someone who discovered/rediscovered vinyl records. he is very pleased.

This guy is a really good seller. Very honest and packs his tt's so that they're bulletproof.I've recommended a few people to him and he has always delivered. With his TT's you get vintage tables that have been restored which is critical unless you know how to do it yourself. The build quality is far superior on these older tables than the under $500 tables that are offered in today's market.The guys name is Dave, I don't know him personally or have any relationship with him but I've referred a couple of people and it always goes well.

eephour wrote:I think I'd go for a brand new Technics SL-1200MK2 Turntable.Make sure you leave $40 for a Slint slipmat.