Thoughts on an Inexpensive Turntable for A Second System

[Solypsa]

FR64S prices are high these days. I'm sure the WBF love fest for the 3012R hasn't made 3009R any cheaper (but I haven't looked much)

http://www.karmadon.net/shop/viscous-damped-tonearm-2/

 

[Folsom]

I found the clone. Not sure what to think about it... Seems kinda difficult for swapping carts. And not sure about VTA adjustments.

3009 price has gone up recently, at least on eBay.

 

[gian60]

I found on aliexpress.com this TT with toneram at usd 1.426.
Total weight 28 kg and you can put 3 tonearms.
Sure made in China,but seems no bad

 

[djsina2]

I found on aliexpress.com this TT with toneram at usd 1.426.
Total weight 28 kg and you can put 3 tonearms.
Sure made in China,but seems no bad

@jeffrey_t has style. This is about as un-Mid Century Modern looking as you can get.

 

[Folsom]

 

[jeff1225]

My midfi system is spinning beautify. Thank you bob and DDK for the table and the arm respectively, they are making great music together!

 

[Folsom]

Cool, where’s the rest?

I’m still work in progress. Kinda hard to setup when flooring is changing etc. But I have the integrated Eico, speakers, and TT. The TT isn’t finished however, had to return multiple arms...

 

[jeff1225]

Here’s the full midfi system:

NAD 326BEE
PS Audio DDS III DAC
PS Audio GCPH Phono
Thorens 125
SME 3009R
Signet TK-7ae MM Cart
Bose 901
Blue Jeans cable

There are interconnects on this forum that cost more from this system but god damn is it enjoyable.

 

[Folsom]

Nothing beats enjoyability.

 

[jeff1225]

Mid-Century mid-fi.

 

[DeadWax]

I run a VN Thorens TD-160 Super in my 2nd system. Great bang for the buck and seems to meet your style criteria.

 

[Bob Heinatz]

Jeff that's a great setup. Especially the Thorens. lol