Entry level turntable...
Discussion
OK, the wife wants a turntable for xmas ( I kid you not...!)
not looking to go silly;
I already have a MM phono interface.
It will be making use of my Active Linn Isobarik's;
I've been looking at the following;
Rega Planar 1
Nad C556
Pro-ject Elemental
Pro-ject Essential 3
opinions please !
The only current source for the Linn system is my MacBook - I have virtually no experience of vinyl!
TIA
not looking to go silly;
I already have a MM phono interface.
It will be making use of my Active Linn Isobarik's;
I've been looking at the following;
Rega Planar 1
Nad C556
Pro-ject Elemental
Pro-ject Essential 3
opinions please !
The only current source for the Linn system is my MacBook - I have virtually no experience of vinyl!
TIA
red997 said:
OK... so the RP1 seems to be the favourite; but why not the NAD?
it's 90% the same as the RP1 (as it's based upon it), but with extra 'tweaks' ?
And for £50 less...
anyone on here got a NAD ?
A recommendation for the RP1 is a recommendation for the NAD given they are practically the same turntable.it's 90% the same as the RP1 (as it's based upon it), but with extra 'tweaks' ?
And for £50 less...
anyone on here got a NAD ?
I have a NAD branded Rega arm (RB250 I think) on my Technics SL150, and you wouldn't know the difference apart from the NAD badge.
Was in the same position as you and ended up with the Rega Planar 2. I'm sure the Planar1 is a fine turntable but the Planar 2 looks much nicer, with it's 'floating' glass platter and slightly nicer looking arm. As for sound it's fantastic, but I have no idea if it sounds better than the Planar 1.
HerrSchnell said:
I know Audio Technica make decent stuff, I have a pair of their M50X headphones which I'm happy with, but Jesus does that remind me of one of those Chinese Landwind X7 type scenarios...
Yes, it's a replica of the Technics SL1200, which Technics discontinued when they thought vinyl was dead (although they're recently resurrected it.) The difference between the LP1200 and the Landwind X7 is that the Audio Technica is built to very high standards. It's more of a tribute than a copy. It weighs a friggin ton too!
Bear in mind how careful your wife is likely to be with the vinyl. My wife wanted a t/t to play her old vinyl on... and she's not known for her patience with gadgets or looking after her vinyl! So while I would normally have gone for the LP120, Project or RP/NAD, I ended up going for a Marantz TT5005. Well reviewed for what it is - but what it is is a fixed weight, automatic belt drive made out of plastic. Fairly light and may only last a couple of years but sounds surprisingly decent enough through my 25 year old Kenwood amp.
If I'd spent more than £129 and then told her the belt needed altering herself to play her singles, she would have looked at me like I was mad.
Similarly, I didn't want to see how she handled a LP120 or RP... 
As it is, she's happy.
If I'd spent more than £129 and then told her the belt needed altering herself to play her singles, she would have looked at me like I was mad.
Similarly, I didn't want to see how she handled a LP120 or RP... As it is, she's happy.thanks for all the comments
plumped for the RP1 in the end;
the NAD has gone EOL, which is why they are being sold a bit cheep - not much stock around too;
All RP1's seem to be the same price - so I got one with free delivery plus a new LP of my choice (!) for the same price as all the shops were charging.
Lets see if it turns up in one piece...
Been an expensive day - my MacBook pro SSD decided to go tits up after 3 years of constant use - and you can't replace it...
So off to the Apple store I went, new Macbook pro purchased.
bugger...
plumped for the RP1 in the end;
the NAD has gone EOL, which is why they are being sold a bit cheep - not much stock around too;
All RP1's seem to be the same price - so I got one with free delivery plus a new LP of my choice (!) for the same price as all the shops were charging.
Lets see if it turns up in one piece...
Been an expensive day - my MacBook pro SSD decided to go tits up after 3 years of constant use - and you can't replace it...
So off to the Apple store I went, new Macbook pro purchased.
bugger...
98elise said:
I got my 18yo son a TT for his birthday. I spent a few minutes showing him all the controls, and we got is one and only album playing.
He then asked me what button you press to skip to the next track
You should have bought him one of these, then he could have used it like a CD player... He then asked me what button you press to skip to the next track
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