If you were to choose from these, which one and why?
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To me it would depend on what equipment I was using the turntable with. If I was using a Pioneer receiver, I would want a matched Pioneer turntable.
When it comes to higher end esoteric separates, country of manufacture and time period would dictate the match.
This is a symmetry that appeals to me and makes me grin.
Also, I personally like a very simple belt drive turntable. They are generally very quiet and bullet proof.
When it comes to higher end esoteric separates, country of manufacture and time period would dictate the match.
This is a symmetry that appeals to me and makes me grin.
Also, I personally like a very simple belt drive turntable. They are generally very quiet and bullet proof.
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$229-1600 1978
$279-1700 1978
$100 other two, 1977, MSRPs and first year of availability per Orion which we know has errors.
Quick google brings up ADC is just a BSR and look good but sonically only adequate.
The Pioneer has been well liked on ak in years past by folks that know tts.
As to the PL-10 that Bob mentioned, a friend got one years ago in cl buying spree and it is here now for me to sell and it seems to be a nice table I could see it performing well above its price point.
So I gotta agree with Bob on this one.
I would use a high compliance cartridge on the ADCs for the straight lower mass arm vs the higher mass (medium mass overall) Pioneer table if the ADC is the one. Its tonearm should be pretty nice. The Pioneer has an arm that will work with more of todays cartridges overall I would think.
$279-1700 1978
$100 other two, 1977, MSRPs and first year of availability per Orion which we know has errors.
Quick google brings up ADC is just a BSR and look good but sonically only adequate.
The Pioneer has been well liked on ak in years past by folks that know tts.
As to the PL-10 that Bob mentioned, a friend got one years ago in cl buying spree and it is here now for me to sell and it seems to be a nice table I could see it performing well above its price point.
So I gotta agree with Bob on this one.
I would use a high compliance cartridge on the ADCs for the straight lower mass arm vs the higher mass (medium mass overall) Pioneer table if the ADC is the one. Its tonearm should be pretty nice. The Pioneer has an arm that will work with more of todays cartridges overall I would think.
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Thanks for the replies!
Prices adjusted- see first post. (that is the shipped price by the way)
I have always been interested in Miceo Seiki. So I started digging into the “off brands” that they made for others. Many are rare now but these are available, decent condition and have a nice look (to my eyes).
The ADC/BSR are made by Micro Seiki too.
The pioneer is in the same price bracket but as Nando noted, is a nice match for my receiver. But I may not be have the receiver forever, so if I spend that money, could a better performing table be had for similar money.
For quite a bit more I have my eye on a KD-5077, which is a wood grain finish KD-5070 I currently have. TOTL with only the finish being different, and I prefer the wood to the “naked” concrete plinth.
Prices adjusted- see first post. (that is the shipped price by the way)
I have always been interested in Miceo Seiki. So I started digging into the “off brands” that they made for others. Many are rare now but these are available, decent condition and have a nice look (to my eyes).
The ADC/BSR are made by Micro Seiki too.
The pioneer is in the same price bracket but as Nando noted, is a nice match for my receiver. But I may not be have the receiver forever, so if I spend that money, could a better performing table be had for similar money.
For quite a bit more I have my eye on a KD-5077, which is a wood grain finish KD-5070 I currently have. TOTL with only the finish being different, and I prefer the wood to the “naked” concrete plinth.
Well we have prices, we learned about shipping, you have said what you like but you haven't said what you are looking for, performance, cartridge, features and such and of course I would never have a table shipped by anybody but me and a handful of folks we know that can do this without getting the table destroyed by the package mishandling companies. We also don't know where you are so we can sneak a peak at CL or other p2p options in your area where you can go get something and verify it works properly. If that is something you want, a working turntable delivered in working order.
Yes, a good table of each power plant/ drive system is nice. I have that for the armless bandits and recently came into matching arms to use from a friend. These main tables get the job done.
The automatic, and I don't care if it is semi- or full auto is a technics version of their manual table I had years ago. Bought because it was a deal and I said I'd buy the whole stack (under $200) when others just wanted the tuner, Yamaha TX-1000. I didn't know the tuner but it sure does sound good. Took a place in the main rig. Had to read the owner's manual twice for the price of gear.
Hope you find a nice deal on a Micro Seiki...I'd try for a Luxman PD-277 automatic with the TA-1 tonearm. Great looking MS table that performs well. Their wood grain is rosewood for a richer look than most tables.
The automatic, and I don't care if it is semi- or full auto is a technics version of their manual table I had years ago. Bought because it was a deal and I said I'd buy the whole stack (under $200) when others just wanted the tuner, Yamaha TX-1000. I didn't know the tuner but it sure does sound good. Took a place in the main rig. Had to read the owner's manual twice for the price of gear.
Hope you find a nice deal on a Micro Seiki...I'd try for a Luxman PD-277 automatic with the TA-1 tonearm. Great looking MS table that performs well. Their wood grain is rosewood for a richer look than most tables.
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I discovered the 5077 is the 5070 (which I have) but a "wood grain" finish over the concrete (I think they stuck contact paper on it). So, now I'm trying to find one reasonably priced that I can make perfect using the 5070 I have for parts (if needed).
It looks much better in "wood" than "Quartz countertop".
It looks much better in "wood" than "Quartz countertop".
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