Teac TN300. Any opinions?
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Yeah another deck question!
I almost bought the Teac today but a voice in my head said ‘research’ so that is my aim here.
The inbuilt phono amp is the main feature I need as my main hi-fi is not set up and won’t be until next year at the earliest.
Loads of good reviews of the deck with a sale price of £250 against the RRP of £300.
But some have had exchanges due to speed and tracking issues on the last part of the LP. This seems a common enough problem.
One guy sent his back as it plays at 33 rpm and not 33 and a third. He said he could notice that.
Why the heck didn’t they make it at 33 1/3?
Anyone have the Teac and happy with it?
So I’m looking at alternative decks checking the speed and reviews.
Any advice of what to chose are welcomed. Thanks gents.
I almost bought the Teac today but a voice in my head said ‘research’ so that is my aim here.
The inbuilt phono amp is the main feature I need as my main hi-fi is not set up and won’t be until next year at the earliest.
Loads of good reviews of the deck with a sale price of £250 against the RRP of £300.
But some have had exchanges due to speed and tracking issues on the last part of the LP. This seems a common enough problem.
One guy sent his back as it plays at 33 rpm and not 33 and a third. He said he could notice that.
Why the heck didn’t they make it at 33 1/3?
Anyone have the Teac and happy with it?
So I’m looking at alternative decks checking the speed and reviews.
Any advice of what to chose are welcomed. Thanks gents.
Not sure I'd risk buying something that clearly has reliability issues given the number of complaints about it running at the wrong speed. Running at 33rpm instead of 33 1/3rd is a fault, it won't be by design.
Could try a second hand Rega Planar with a cheap phono pre-amp?
Either that or one from the Pro-ject range as suggested. Denon also make turntables with built in phono stages.
Could try a second hand Rega Planar with a cheap phono pre-amp?
Either that or one from the Pro-ject range as suggested. Denon also make turntables with built in phono stages.
Thanks guys, a good help.
I’m eager to buy something fast but I know I need to read more.
From memory (so ignore the following!) it was designed at 33 rpm, which I know seems madness.
I can’t find the thread now as it was one of many on a search. But I’m sure the guy got in touch with the supplier/manufacturer and they said that’s as good as it gets.
Buying a phono amp is a good idea for sure, even though the choice is now mind blowing.
I had a look at the records in Sainsbury’s today. Some nice stuff for an old Prog Head like me.
Also I saw a secondhand record shop on google maps so that’ll be due a visit next week.
I have a dozen or so records (what do you call them from the internet? LPs?) on this here iPhone gadget and play them via Bluetooth. Sounds ok but I want to ‘Hold and Read’ the record cover. Look at the lyrics, see the engineers name, where it was recorded etc.
I’m missing the tactile element of the music. It’s part of the experience for me harking back to an earlier decade.
My old Aqualung album has some clicks and scratches on it. Basically I wore it out. Hearing it on CD I miss those noises at the various points.
Viny,l I’m coming home ...
I’m eager to buy something fast but I know I need to read more.
From memory (so ignore the following!) it was designed at 33 rpm, which I know seems madness.
I can’t find the thread now as it was one of many on a search. But I’m sure the guy got in touch with the supplier/manufacturer and they said that’s as good as it gets.
Buying a phono amp is a good idea for sure, even though the choice is now mind blowing.
I had a look at the records in Sainsbury’s today. Some nice stuff for an old Prog Head like me.
Also I saw a secondhand record shop on google maps so that’ll be due a visit next week.
I have a dozen or so records (what do you call them from the internet? LPs?) on this here iPhone gadget and play them via Bluetooth. Sounds ok but I want to ‘Hold and Read’ the record cover. Look at the lyrics, see the engineers name, where it was recorded etc.
I’m missing the tactile element of the music. It’s part of the experience for me harking back to an earlier decade.
My old Aqualung album has some clicks and scratches on it. Basically I wore it out. Hearing it on CD I miss those noises at the various points.
Viny,l I’m coming home ...
miniman said:
However I would look at the Project range at not dissimilar prices.
Essential III is available with built in phono stage for around your budget.http://www.project-audio.com/main.php?prod=essenti...
https://www.richersounds.com/project-essential-3a-...
Edited by B17NNS on Saturday 14th October 21:43
I don't know much about the TEAC turntable, but it sounds like the in built phono amp is the main attraction - albeit only in the short term. I'd therefore suggest you go for something from Rega or Pro-ject with a cheap external phono stage. You can then switch what will almost certainly be a better turntable than the TEAC into your 'proper' set up.
Unbusy said:
Thanks guys, a good help.
I’m eager to buy something fast but I know I need to read more.
From memory (so ignore the following!) it was designed at 33 rpm, which I know seems madness.
I can’t find the thread now as it was one of many on a search. But I’m sure the guy got in touch with the supplier/manufacturer and they said that’s as good as it gets.
Buying a phono amp is a good idea for sure, even though the choice is now mind blowing.
I had a look at the records in Sainsbury’s today. Some nice stuff for an old Prog Head like me.
Also I saw a secondhand record shop on google maps so that’ll be due a visit next week.
I have a dozen or so records (what do you call them from the internet? LPs?) on this here iPhone gadget and play them via Bluetooth. Sounds ok but I want to ‘Hold and Read’ the record cover. Look at the lyrics, see the engineers name, where it was recorded etc.
I’m missing the tactile element of the music. It’s part of the experience for me harking back to an earlier decade.
My old Aqualung album has some clicks and scratches on it. Basically I wore it out. Hearing it on CD I miss those noises at the various points.
Viny,l I’m coming home ...
https://www.facebook.com/recordsandrelicsblackpool/I’m eager to buy something fast but I know I need to read more.
From memory (so ignore the following!) it was designed at 33 rpm, which I know seems madness.
I can’t find the thread now as it was one of many on a search. But I’m sure the guy got in touch with the supplier/manufacturer and they said that’s as good as it gets.
Buying a phono amp is a good idea for sure, even though the choice is now mind blowing.
I had a look at the records in Sainsbury’s today. Some nice stuff for an old Prog Head like me.
Also I saw a secondhand record shop on google maps so that’ll be due a visit next week.
I have a dozen or so records (what do you call them from the internet? LPs?) on this here iPhone gadget and play them via Bluetooth. Sounds ok but I want to ‘Hold and Read’ the record cover. Look at the lyrics, see the engineers name, where it was recorded etc.
I’m missing the tactile element of the music. It’s part of the experience for me harking back to an earlier decade.
My old Aqualung album has some clicks and scratches on it. Basically I wore it out. Hearing it on CD I miss those noises at the various points.
Viny,l I’m coming home ...
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