Cheap turntable

[Lotobear]

I'm returning to my long lost vinyl collection and need a decent turntable as my old Technics from the early 80's had packed up when I attempted to revive it (and has since gone on the skip).

quite happy with a used table and spotted a Planar 1 on Ebay for £175 which interests me.

I have an Arcam Alpha 3 amp and Tannoy 6 speakers so need something which will ideally plug in and be compatible with them (I know nothing about Hi Fi).

Any suggestions?

[Lotobear]

..it used to run my old Technics deck so I presume it will be okay?

[Lotobear]

Great, thanks for that.

Just noticed Lintone Audio are doing an R1 as 'manufacturer refurbished' for £199 with a 2 year guarantee so will go there. The Ebay one has marks and has had a new bearing(!) so must have had some hammer and it's £175 + £8 P&P

[Lotobear]

I ordered that Lenco turntable of their site from that link on 1st May and was warned despatch was 14 days, which was fair enough

However I've not heard a dickie bird since - have I been scammed?

[Lotobear]

No, I think it's a scam website - should have checked it before clicking on it.

[Lotobear]

Contacted and no response.

It did say when I ordered that the slow boat from China would take 14 days but that's now double to date

[Lotobear]

Well, update time!

I opened a complaint with Paypal after receiving no response from the seller then, Voila, I get an email saying it will be with you tomorrow - which it was!

I'm no hi fi buff but I have to say it sounds brilliant for £115. It's very heavy - the finish is a bit budget but for the price but it does what I want it to do so I am happy. The platter seems very well made.

It certainly sounds better than my old 1980's Technics and the direct drive means no slack/worn belts to worry about.

[Lotobear]

..I'm no expert but I'm sure it has a pre amp which probably accounts for its heft