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Budget record deck recommendations please
Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2020 7:22 pm
by Bongobongo
My pal is looking to get back into vinyl and so we’re looking for a deck probably up to £200 to get him back into it.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Re: Budget record deck recommendations please
Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2020 7:51 pm
by savvypaul
Lenco GL75 - should find a well cared for one for around £150. You can't get more sound per pound and they are generally easy to fix, if needed.
If the upgrade bug strikes, put it in a heavy plinth and put a new arm on it.
Re: Budget record deck recommendations please
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2020 12:04 pm
by Bongobongo
It looks like they are commanding bigger prices than that now, £250 looks more like it
There’s a couple of pioneer pl 12d for £150, probably 3 times what they cost new!
Even a budget rega 2 is over £100.
Woe is me!
Re: Budget record deck recommendations please
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2020 2:46 pm
by Geoff.R.G
Bongobongo wrote: ↑Sun Jul 26, 2020 12:04 pm
It looks like they are commanding bigger prices than that now, £250 looks more like it
There’s a couple of pioneer pl 12d for £150, probably 3 times what they cost new!
Even a budget rega 2 is over £100.
Woe is me!
I have a PL12D in the loft. Unlike the Linn or Thorens turntables the chassis is sits on top of the springs so it would be very easy to make it rigid.
Re: Budget record deck recommendations please
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 11:32 am
by Bencat57
If your friend or if you know anyone who is a bit handy then this is a very good turntable in need of TLC . Pair this with a a second hand Rega arm or similar and you will have a very capable t/t that will see off lots of very expensive units .
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Systemdek-II ... OSwN45fFeR~
All realy depends on if you can do the work on making it look better yourself . Another option again if you have the skill is to build a new plinth and use the rest of the things to get yourself a nice looking unit with good platter bearings , suspension and armboard.
Not as good in sound quality but in my view better than a Rega 3 is this one . This is a more finished unit and would be plug and play and sound very decent . The one above has more scope for sounding very good but only if the work is done on it to a good standard. You pays your money and you take your chance .
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SYSTEMDEK-I9 ... Sw9RdbAcH6
Re: Budget record deck recommendations please
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 1:05 pm
by Fretless
The Pro-Ject Debut is a more recent TT and similar to a Rega Planar in basic design.
Decent decks and should be easy to find 2nd hand.
Re: Budget record deck recommendations please
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 8:26 pm
by Bongobongo
Thanks v much.
Funnily enough I had a systemdek after a sansui 222, and actually gave it to another friend , must be 20years ago.
Maybe I should ask for it back?