Hi guys,
I want to buy an old TT to customize and salvage. First I just want to build a nice casing for it with a few gadgets and gimmicks that I have in mind and play a little bit with the electronics to get a feel for it.
Later when I am more skilled I would like to upgrade the components (change the motor, bearings, etc)?
I do this just for fun. So what do you think is a good used TT to start and play with? I am looking for a belt driven, non automatic TT. I am looking for a motor that can support around 12 lbs.
I would like to invest around US 150. I know its not a lot but this is my first project and if I get a feel for everything I invest more next time so please don't criticize me too much for being stingy 🙂
I am grateful for any input.
I want to buy an old TT to customize and salvage. First I just want to build a nice casing for it with a few gadgets and gimmicks that I have in mind and play a little bit with the electronics to get a feel for it.
Later when I am more skilled I would like to upgrade the components (change the motor, bearings, etc)?
I do this just for fun. So what do you think is a good used TT to start and play with? I am looking for a belt driven, non automatic TT. I am looking for a motor that can support around 12 lbs.
I would like to invest around US 150. I know its not a lot but this is my first project and if I get a feel for everything I invest more next time so please don't criticize me too much for being stingy 🙂
I am grateful for any input.
I have a complete brand new TT from an 80's midi system (which is like a huge box now).
I think its a Sony, let me know if your interested and I will dig into the depths of my room to find it and give more info.
I think its a Sony, let me know if your interested and I will dig into the depths of my room to find it and give more info.
Hi you can try a Lenco L75 or L78, good vintage TT easy to rebuild and upgrade and a lot informations on how to do to find online.
That's a photo of my L78SE:
That's a photo of my L78SE:
As suggested by Jean Nantais...
Consider a Miracord,Dual, or any other idler wheel. If you start with something inexpensive, you can learn a lot, which could translate into a great table. Of course you can always buy a Lenco, but I haven't found one worth doing going on 4 or 5 years at an affordable price.
Consider a Miracord,Dual, or any other idler wheel. If you start with something inexpensive, you can learn a lot, which could translate into a great table. Of course you can always buy a Lenco, but I haven't found one worth doing going on 4 or 5 years at an affordable price.
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