First turntable?

[Idlewithnodrive]

I would definitely go for @Lurch's VERY kind offer. You won't beat it for the money.

 

[DomT]

The Pioneer didn’t get a great write up in the HiFi Choice annual book. Below average. Take up Lurches offer. 

 

[Don RJ]

Get the Ariston, damn good suspended turntable for not a lot. Yes there is better but not for that money.

 

[audio_PHIL_e]

Hi Phil 

No offence taken .  I agree the Axis is an excellent sounding turntable. 

It would be interesting to hear which Technics your Dad had as they did also make a lot of cheaper stuff that was not as good (often intended for use in their stack systems.)

And I completely agree the Technics sound is not for all. If you want a more lyrical flowing presentation, something like an Axis or maybe a systemdek will be better suited.

Thanks Graham. Sorry, but Dad isn't around to ask about his Technics turntable. This was the mid 1980s and I doubt if he'd remember the model even if he was still alive. I guess the experience put me off the brand name rather than one particular model, which may be a bit unfair. Further, if you like the sound of a turntable (Technics or otherwise) who am I to say you shouldn't?

 

[EddieRUKidding]

You could try an old Plastic Fantastic   a NAD 5120 if you can find one

https://www.vinylengine.com/turntable_reviews.php?make=NAD&model=5120

 

[greybeard]

You could try an old Plastic Fantastic   a NAD 5120 if you can find one

https://www.vinylengine.com/turntable_reviews.php?make=NAD&model=5120

I had one of these with the tubular arm, and Ortofon OMB 5e. It never ceased to amaze me at how good it sounded, for what looked like a very cheap plastic TT.

 

[EddieRUKidding]

I had one of these with the tubular arm, and Ortofon OMB 5e. It never ceased to amaze me at how good it sounded, for what looked like a very cheap plastic TT.

Yeah, I had one too- was my first TT, first with the flat arm then I got the tubular arm for it, actually the flat arm sounded very good too.

 

[malcesine]

Thanks again for all the great tips
I was good to go on the Rd80 from @Lurch but alas his TT is busted - so something along lines of a low price RD80, Thorens 160 or Rega 3 seem best best - the search continues!

 

[Lurch]

Yeah sorry about that but accidents happen. Might be worth contacting @AnilS  he had a few nice tts to shift a while back including a very nice TD160. 

 

[Valley Dweller]

Thanks again for all the great tips
I was good to go on the Rd80 from @Lurch but alas his TT is busted - so something along lines of a low price RD80, Thorens 160 or Rega 3 seem best best - the search continues!

If youre looking at the RD80 DomT's above comes with a Linn Basik Plus arm.  I dont know about Ariston decks but used value of the arm alone would be £120-£150 (check eBay). 

 

[AnilS]

I would definitely go for @Lurch's VERY kind offer. You won't beat it for the money.

Agree 100%

 

[AnilS]

Yeah sorry about that but accidents happen. Might be worth contacting @AnilS  he had a few nice tts to shift a while back including a very nice TD160. 

Thanks Lurch.

I think it's a boxed TD166 but would be above OPs budget and nervous about posting.