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Post by Nigel on Mar 13, 2014 9:17:48 GMT
I wish I still had this deck. Fond memories, possibly rose tinted, but a wonderfully functional design. If I remember correctly, the music seemed to flow with ease and it painted a superb emotional picture. It never sounded boring or lacking in excitement. Downsides, it had a tendency to sound a bit shut in, boxy and claustrophobic. Seemed great value for money back in the day, price of the current equivalent appears to have shot up but I believe this is a better record player still. Second hand values of these players are very strong.
Any current or former users? Is it all one could ever want?
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Post by Nigel on Mar 13, 2014 9:24:13 GMT
Forgot to mention, there's a huge market in so called upgrades for these turntables. I even tried one myself, the CS Split Slab. This junked the plinth and replaced it with a more substantial semi suspended type of affair. Bit hit and miss really, some gains, some losses.
Anyone tried to improve on the classic design?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2014 11:37:14 GMT
I had the Planar 3 and foolishly let it go when my CD's outnumbered my LP's.
I recently bought the RP01 and am once again enjoying my records.
You could do the same?!
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Post by Nigel on Dec 23, 2014 9:41:36 GMT
Is it as good as the Planar 3 though?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2014 10:07:45 GMT
Is it as good as the Planar 3 though? I am using the ortofon cartridge which came free with the turntable. I hope to upgrade this soon, my opinion is that with the bias 2 or even carbon it will be as good yes. I have upgraded my amp from the x1 to the A3 (MF) since letting the Planar go however, so the phono stage of the A3 could be playing it's part. What other equipment are you using, this would help me to advise you better I think? |
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Post by Nigel on Dec 24, 2014 19:17:37 GMT
My turntable is a Technics SL1210 with a Rega RB300 tonearm and using a Ortofon MC30 Super Cartridge.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2014 11:42:53 GMT
My turntable is a Technics SL1210 with a Rega RB300 tonearm and using a Ortofon MC30 Super Cartridge. The PR01 is definitely better than the Technics in my opinion. More musical and fluid. Isn't the Techics known as a classic DJ deck?  picture upload |
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Post by Nigel on Dec 26, 2014 16:10:20 GMT
Yes, it's a DJ's workhorse for sure.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2014 17:29:55 GMT
Yes, it's a DJ's workhorse for sure. As you wouldn't want a discoteque in your living room, you seem to be arriving at the right choice yourself. Home equipment is serving a quite different need, you will love a rega. |
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Post by Nigel on Dec 27, 2014 9:43:49 GMT
No, I'm happy with the Technics SL1210 mark 2, it's staying. I've had a Rega Planar 3 & Linn Sondek LP12 in the past.
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Post by PinkFloyd on Dec 27, 2014 11:10:08 GMT
No, I'm happy with the Technics SL1210 mark 2, it's staying. I've had a Rega Planar 3 & Linn Sondek LP12 in the past. I think the SL1210 is Graham Slee's deck of choice Nigel? |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Dec 27, 2014 11:12:32 GMT
I would love one in my living room...... a nice late seventies / early eighties one with a glitter ball  |
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Post by jc on Dec 27, 2014 12:23:34 GMT
I would love one in my living room...... a nice late seventies / early eighties one with a glitter ball Maybe with some other decorations too   Re the Rega, You have to find the deck that works for you in your system, whatever that may be. I always disliked the Linns but look at how popular they are! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2014 17:12:31 GMT
Roller skaters would flatten the pile on your nice thick shag
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Post by jc on Dec 27, 2014 17:46:27 GMT
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ If you rearrange the words in your sentence you may have a more enjoyable experience  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2014 18:18:58 GMT
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ If you rearrange the words in your sentence you may have a more enjoyable experience I think my sentence makes sense the way it is? |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Dec 29, 2014 22:39:18 GMT
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ If you rearrange the words in your sentence you may have a more enjoyable experience I think my sentence makes sense the way it is? It makes sense but it isn't "deep" like a true shag pile.......... |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Dec 29, 2014 22:40:47 GMT
Or a pile of shaggers deep in action......
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Post by jc on Dec 29, 2014 23:45:07 GMT
I say Mikey, I'm glad you clarified that for Rox in my abscence, the poor guy couldn't work it out.
Roller skaters would flatten the pile on your nice thick shag
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Would flatten shag, thick, nice roller skaters on your pile
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Post by Nigel on Jan 1, 2015 15:47:29 GMT
Rox,
Have a look at the wow and flutter measurements for the Technics. Even SandyK would be impressed.
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