Alpage (Alpine) Turntable - Opinions?

MJL21193 · 6th November 2007, 03:21 PM

HI,
I'm looking at (to buy) an Alpage AP-4000 turntable that I can't find much info on. Apparently not a popular model.

Any information, thoughts or opinions welcome.

sreten · 6th November 2007, 04:57 PM

Hi,

Could be ok, could be terrible - poor torque / speed stability / dynamic
wow. Why an unknown model ? For DD I'd pick a decent known model.

/sreten.

vinylkid58 · 6th November 2007, 05:26 PM

Do you have any more pics? Not a good sign when you can't even find info on Japanese sites.

Jeff

MJL21193 · 6th November 2007, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sreten
Hi,

Could be ok, could be terrible - poor torque / speed stability / dynamic
wow. Why an unknown model ? For DD I'd pick a decent known model.

/sreten.

Hi,
I'm looking at what's (relatively) cheap and available. I know very little about turntables, as I haven't handled one in about 24 years (went to cassettes to CD's in the meantime).
I'm willing to work on the unit to improve it if it has any potential.

Quote:

Originally posted by vinylkid58
Do you have any more pics?

Yeah, I haven't found much. Here's another pic - full view.

sreten · 7th November 2007, 09:32 AM

Hi,

There is a whole series of pictures in the e-bay auction.

There is nothing much you can do to a DD with a poor motor or servo design.

/sreten.

MJL21193 · 7th November 2007, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MJL21193

Yeah, I haven't found much.

Quote:

Originally posted by sreten
Hi,

There is a whole series of pictures in the e-bay auction.

Hi sreten,
To clear up: I was referring to information, not photos. I'm not trying to hide this amazing E-bay auction - Google would find it quick enough.

So, your advise would be to avoid this TT, given that I can't find enough positive info?
Thanks.

Nanook · 7th November 2007, 12:07 PM

apparently an Alpine electroniocs piece...
see here

sreten · 7th November 2007, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MJL21193

So, your advise would be to avoid this TT, given that I can't find enough positive info?
Thanks.

Hi, indeed, better the devil you know,

/sreten.

Nanook · 7th November 2007, 12:35 PM

here

MJL21193 · 7th November 2007, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sreten

Hi, indeed, better the devil you know, /sreten.

Thanks. The problem is I don't know any devils. I have next to no knowledge on this subject, so I look for guidance here.

Quote:

Originally posted by Nanook
here

Thanks Nanook, this looks to be a decent unit. Any ideas as to what it might be worth?
I'm not looking to make a huge investment here, as it will see very limited use.

7th November 2007, 12:07 PM	#7
Nanook diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chinook Country.Alberta	maybe an Aussie or Japanese member reader could help? apparently an Alpine electroniocs piece... see here __________________ stew ☮ -"A sane man in an insane world appears insane."

7th November 2007, 12:35 PM	#9
Nanook diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chinook Country.Alberta	could also look... here __________________ stew ☮ -"A sane man in an insane world appears insane."

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6th November 2007, 04:57 PM	#2
sreten diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brighton UK	Hi, Could be ok, could be terrible - poor torque / speed stability / dynamic wow. Why an unknown model ? For DD I'd pick a decent known model. /sreten.

6th November 2007, 05:26 PM	#3
vinylkid58 diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Victoria, B.C.	Do you have any more pics? Not a good sign when you can't even find info on Japanese sites. Jeff

7th November 2007, 09:32 AM	#5
sreten diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brighton UK	Hi, There is a whole series of pictures in the e-bay auction. There is nothing much you can do to a DD with a poor motor or servo design. /sreten.

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