Are you ready to buy your last turntable?

Today's ep is the third in the Are You Ready series.

#vinyl #audiophile #bestturntables

[emilioorozco]

I am 15 and got into vinyl almost a year ago. I purchased an AT-LP60 and AudioEngine A2+'s, which so far has served me great for my needs. I eventually got a small tube amp and Sennheiser HD 58X's, and i love it all. As i get older and acquire more funds to spend, I will definitely continue my audio exploration, but for now I am trying to get as well versed and experienced as i can so i can become a better buyer for the future.

[cbungaro]

My vintage SOTA Sapphire turntable that I bought years and years ago is still going strong and sounds fantastic. I am about to buy a Rega P3 for a different system in my house and glad to hear that you recommend it!

[yeseire]

Acoustic solid small r . Hand made in Germany, these turntables sound awesome

[Raskolnikov]

Since I have kidney disease and a eleven year old donor kidney, I do believe the VPI Super Prime Scout I purchased last week from Upscale Audio will be my last.

[tomhohum]

Love my Pro-Ject Classic. Remimnds me of my old AR manual table from the ‘70’s. Will be my last as I’m in my 70’s too🙃

[njpk]

I’ve just brought myself a 1980 Rega planar 3 which after about 12 hours of use I am loving already. When paired with my castle speakers I cannot ask for anything more!!

[rpdreviews]

I bought my last turntable in 1998, a Linn Axis I bought from my neighbor used. Upgraded the cartridge recently to a Nagaoka MP-110. I have been extremely happy with it over the years as I moved around the world.

Good luck Saturday! See you at Audiofest!

[mylesross]

I still have the same turntable I purchased 42 years ago. It’s a Thorens TD125 equipped with a Stax arm and would utilize either Empire 2000Z or MA282e cartridges, they sound pretty good to me. No big deal here, but, this was and is my forever turntable setup

[rustino]

I still have two Technics SL-1210mk2 turntables that I bought 22 years ago when I was into DJing. Both have been serviced by myself and are now set up for listening. One has an Ortofon Concorde cartridge with a Stylus-10 on it, the other is running an Audio Technica AT-VM95E. I still love them and they sound great, so well made too. I recently got an AT-LP5 for my living room setup - it's ok I guess but really doesn't even come close to the Technics - I will keep those forever!

[MusicmanDavid]

I bought my last turntable years ago. In the 80's I purchased a set of Technics SL-1200's and in the early 2000's I purchased a pair of SL-1210's. They are all still working fine and probably will forever.

[gutsanglory]

I have used many turntables over my 50+ years, and finally just purchased the Mofi Ultradeck with Nagaoka MP 150 cartridge and Moon Simaudio 110LP preamp. Could not be happier. I don't have any plans on changing any time soon.
CHEERZ!

[stephengarratt]

Purchased my last turntable back in 1999.
The Michell Orbe, upgraded to DC power supply in 2017. Equipped with the classic
SME Series V arm and in February upgraded the cartridge to a Van Den Hul Frog Gold.
But to get the best out of this combination, I purchased the Rega Aura phono preamp.
The sound just stuns!

[warrengday]

Did this in early 1990s.
Decided to buy new.
In shops in London and Kent, auditioned 6 TTs: Linn LP12, Roksan Xerxes & TMS, SME 20, Pink Triangle Anniversary, Michell Gyrodec.
In bought LP12 with cirkus bearing, Trampolin base for its natural timing, Lingo psu, Akito arm, K18 moving.magnet.
Didn't realise LP12 is modular, have gradually evolved to Keel subchassis, Radikal psu, Ekos SE arm, Kandid mc. Couldn't be happier.

[spankadelik]

I bought the Music Hall MMF 7 fourteen years ago. Still sounds great. Added a Ortfon Black and know it's definitely staying. I also have a minty Thorens TD 160. Love it to

[henrikmorth]

I bought my last turntable for nearly 20 years ago. After many thoughts and anxiety I did go for a Simon York S7 including his arm. I did chose that turntable because I get so much confidence in Simons design after talking with him and reading reviews! I did bought it new directly from him. I just love the S7 even after 20 years!

[PrimeHiFi]

My dream turntable is the Kenwood L-07D. I’m very fortunate enough to have a friend who recently bought me one as a gift, and it’s being restored right now. I’m hyped! If you haven’t seen an L-07D before, read up on them!

[charliewilliams]

I got a TD166 MKII about three years from Vinyl Nirvana to replace a TD160 I stupidly sold in the 80's and it is super nice. Custom plinth is beautiful. I ordered a Jelco arm and adapter plate from them and added it myself. Super helpful company and Dave walked me through the arm upgrade and some springs I upgraded. I have other tables, but this one is front and center of my system.

[larockdigg]

Hi Steve i have a Technics SLB1 turntable with a shure M97 Xe for the last 40 years. I decided to upgrade in 2021 so i got a REGA planer 3 with a Nagaoka MP-150H the sound of the REGA is WOW i'm rediscovering the sound of my vinyl collection

[cpta]

I bought my last turntable, a Sansui SR-2050E turntable with a Shure 91ED cartridge, over 40 years ago. With proper maintenance, changing the belt and stylus and a bit of lubrication, I expect it to provide listening pleasure for many more years.

[hewieu]

I have had my Sota Star Sapphire iii since 1990 and it runs great . Many years back a friend had a Thorens Prestige and that was a real beauty .