The Turntable Thread - Page 3

Originally Posted by Artisan Fan 


I have not seem many cocobolo tables and I'm sure it would look great but it would likely not be the best investment dollars for sound quality. You are probably looking at least a thousand bucks for that and at that price a good Rega RP3 is a better investment.

Originally Posted by Artisan Fan 

Here's a nice wood plinth: http://www.needledoctor.com/Pro-Ject-Xtension-Turntable_2?sc=2&category=45

Originally Posted by Artisan Fan 

This is a fave of mine. Sadly the pic does not do the wood quality justice.

http://www.vpiindustries.com/table_classic1.htm

Originally Posted by Huntsman 

I am going to need a turntable sometime soon, since my GF loves vinyl. The only one I  have ever used is my father's vintage Acoustic Research AR-1 'The Turntable' with a Grado cartridge, its lovely mahogany base, and coupled to a massive Onkyo Integra amp and big JBL L112s. It did sound sweet.

What I'd love to do is get the components of a turntable and put them in a custom base since I am a competent woodworker, and make something really beautiful (like this one rosewood AR-1 on some website). Is that sort of thing possible? Can I buy the parts or find a decent turntable and gut it? Failing that, what is the best < $300ish turntable?

~ H

Originally Posted by Salad 

^ I don't know about sub $300 but I supposed if you can find a decent AR and then do all the woodwork yourself...maybe?
Are you familiar w/ Vinyl Nirvana? Basically everything you'd need to know regarding AR decks. I've always wanted an AR and have come very close to buying on a few occasions. I'd really like a Linn Sondek as well. Someday I'll bite.

http://www.vinylnirvana.com/ar-gallery/

Originally Posted by ilikethelights 

I drive by there at least once a week. Do they still keep weird hours like closing at 5?

Which Grados? I have the pretty basic SR60s but absolutely love them

Originally Posted by borderline 




I have an AR-1 turntable hooked up to some VTL tube amps and preamp with old Thiel speakers, and I'm looking for a new cartridge. I have a cheap Grado that's been on there for awhile, and would like some recommendations for model and source. I want something reasonably priced (~$100?) and which sounds decent.