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.
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.
Do you have any more pics? Not a good sign when you can't even find info on Japanese sites.😕
Jeff
Jeff
sreten said:
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.
vinylkid58 said:
Yeah, I haven't found much. Here's another pic - full view.
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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.
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 said:
sreten said:
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.
Re: could also look...
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.
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.
sreten said:
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.
Nanook said:
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.
I'd email him/her about the table. may be worth more than you want to spend.,
But considering the $1 ad, I'd try it🙂 (been on that site since Aug10...). I have no personal knowledge of this model.
with a little patience a decent DD table that would be reliable as hell should come up.(Sony, Yamaha, Technics/Pioneer, Kenwood...) The ALPAGE is an Alpine /Luxman product (or one just prior to their merger)
But considering the $1 ad, I'd try it🙂 (been on that site since Aug10...). I have no personal knowledge of this model.
with a little patience a decent DD table that would be reliable as hell should come up.(Sony, Yamaha, Technics/Pioneer, Kenwood...) The ALPAGE is an Alpine /Luxman product (or one just prior to their merger)
Re: I'd email him/her about the table. may be worth more than you want to spend.,
I have e-mailed about the Denon. Thanks again. 🙂
Yes, this was about the only piece of information I could find about the Alpage. That's why I though it was worth looking at, but even the best manufactures make duds once in a while.
Surely would like to know if it's worth it.
Nanook said:
I have e-mailed about the Denon. Thanks again. 🙂
Yes, this was about the only piece of information I could find about the Alpage. That's why I though it was worth looking at, but even the best manufactures make duds once in a while.
Surely would like to know if it's worth it.
http://www.vinylengine.com/library_model.php?make=Denon&selected_model=DP-47F
Hi,
The Denon DP-47F fully working is not usually cheap.
check out the Yamaha P-850 on e-pray
http://www.vinylengine.com/library_model.php?make=Yamaha&selected_model=P-850
🙂/sreten.
Hi,
The Denon DP-47F fully working is not usually cheap.
check out the Yamaha P-850 on e-pray
http://www.vinylengine.com/library_model.php?make=Yamaha&selected_model=P-850
🙂/sreten.
sreten said:
The Yamaha is from a US seller - no shipping to Canada (some think Canada is the far side of the moon...).
I was really trying to limit my search to Canada, local if possible. I have found a couple other possibilities:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220168911470&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=012
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260178181314&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=016
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270184179343&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=017
Any of these worth the trouble?
Hi,
The above illustrates the problem with some DD's, especially cheap ones.
I have had a look at canadian e-pray and nothing looks inspiring.
except for :
http://cgi.ebay.ca/KLH-Research-Mod...oryZ3283QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Which would make a very nice restoration project - bargain.
🙂/sreten.
sreten said:
Thanks for digging that out.
What's "electric cueing"? Difficult to remedy?
This needs repairs and a cartridge. Plus the fact that local pickup is out, as Ajax is roughly 200Km from here.
So it's $45 for the unit plus shipping (maybe $30? - could be more) and a decent cartridge + stylus. I could be breaching the $300 mark when all's said and done.
If this turntable is worth it, I won't hesitate. In you opinion is it?
I'm sorry if this offends any of you guys but this deck looks like a piece of total junk. IMHO you would be better off with an old Thorens os something similiar - get a really battered one and put it in a new plinth of your own making.
That Technics is the 'cult' deck of the second and by far the best bet of the three links posted. I wouldn't buy the Garrard and definately not the Toshiba. Some early Garrards are good but that isn't one of them. The Toshiba doesn't have any merit other than it not being a CD player.
That Technics is the 'cult' deck of the second and by far the best bet of the three links posted. I wouldn't buy the Garrard and definately not the Toshiba. Some early Garrards are good but that isn't one of them. The Toshiba doesn't have any merit other than it not being a CD player.
YNWOAN said:
Hi,
Are you referring to the Alpage or the KLH? If not the Alpage, what are your thoughts on it? Too many unknowns?
The Technics has >5 days to run plus I may go hunting for a specimen on the weekend in the actual physical world...
MJL21193 said:
Going out to some local used shops is a really good idea. Look for a nice used Denon or Technics SL12xx that is in good condition and doesn't look beaten (some people actually look after their stuff).
If possible have someone hook a table up for a listen. This shouldn't be a problem if you are willing to spend two or three hundred bucks, and you will have a functioning table that doesn't require repair to work properly.
Jeff
vinylkid58 said:
Hi,
The clock has run out on the Alpage...but I'm sure they will re-list it.
The problem with a lot of the local used shops is that they save their really good stuff to sell on E-Bay. I have had limited success in the past with such things.
Anyhow, I'm in no great hurry.
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