How many turntables do you own?

[Fishtails]

Hi people

Its time to let the cat out of the bag and come clean about how many turntables you own.

To get it started i will admit that i have 10. I dont need 10 turntables ,but i love them all the same.

Garrard zero10sb with external motor.
Sherwood 9805
My self made Hybrid
Marantz tt1200
Marantz tt 1240 (i think)
Sanyo Something
Sony thingo
Onkyo
Pioneer pl200
Kenwood linear tracker

I definitely need more!!!

Im sure you can beat my measley 10.

Look foreard to seeing your lists!!

[13oots2]

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[ferrari458spider]

Hi there,

It's not the number that's important, it's the quality!

I own three, two Linn Sondek LP12s plus a Beogram 6500 - covers most applications.

[duficity]

10 or 15 depending on the day

[cafe latte]

Lets not ask Alec I heard he has one or two
Regards
CL

[Alec124c41]

Lets not ask Alec I heard he has one or two
Regards
CL

Dozen!
Must clear out some. Must clear out some. Must clear out some.

Cheers,
Alec

[cactuscowboy]

Probably around twenty. The two in current daily use in my studio are a Technics SP-15 with Jelco tonearm and a heavily modified SL-1200MK5. Both are 78 RPM capable, an essential feature for my needs.

I have a Technics SL-6 (direct drive linear tracker full auto) in the downstairs system. It's a very capable performer despite having zero 'snob appeal.'

Others that see occasional use in my studio are: JVC QL-A7, Pioneer PL-300, Pioneer PL-518, Kenwood KD-3070, and a Benjamin Miracord Elac. I'd put the QL-A7 in the number three spot in the pecking order. The Miracord is really very nice, I've got it set up with a Stanton 500, for spinning 78s. Should I ever encounter a 16 2/3 RPM record, the Miracord will handle it.

As you might gather, I have a preference for quartz-locked direct drive. Most of the belt drives I buy are refurbed and sold locally.

[Blue Angel]

Nary a new one among my turntable collection.

Set up and in daily use - each with their own amps, cabling etc a Garrard 301 oil bearing, two Garrard 301 grease bearing models, a Micro Seiki BL-51, a Micro MR-711 and a B&O 4002 for high days and holidays.

Then, resting in the workshop rafters I have another two Garrard 301 oil bearing turntables.

During the past two years, I sold a Rega Planar MK 3, a Michell Syncro, a Dunlop Systemdek Transcription model, a Lenco L-75 and a Micro Seiki MB-18.

The cause of these sales was a serious kitchen fire the missus had, making me see the error of my ways...

ba

[mosin]

I'm really not sure, but at least as many as Alec.

[MasterCylinder]

2 A Technics SL-DL1 Direct-Drive Fully Automatic Turntable, linear tracking tonearm with SAS super analog stylus. A Pro-Ject perspective, 9cc Evolution tonearm, Sumiko Blackbird MC cartridge, Pro-Ject Speed Box.

[Mark E Smith's Dentist]

At the moment I have four "proper" turntables: a JBE Series III with an SME 345 arm and van den Hul Frog cartridge, a stock Technics SL-1200mk2 with Goldring 910 cart, a reburbished and plinthless Garrard 401 and a reburbished and plinthless Technics SP10mkII. I've got a few Systemdeks and a couple of other decks for selling too.

The plan is to get the 401 into a plinth so I can sell the JBE. Then I'm going to get the SP10 into a plinth and sell the 1200. After that I'll do some careful side by side listening between the SP10 and the 401 and keep the one I like the most.

Whichever one I keep will have a second arm added to the plinth so I can have a lesser cartridge for lesser records.



JT

[PeterW.]

Two and one half:

Revox B795 in pristine condition.
Rabco ST-7 in pristine condition.
Rabco ST-7 presently under the knife getting an arm/transport transplant.

The third unit will be cleaned and mothballed as a spare - run as-needed to keep everything working.

Out on permanent loan, not counted in the home inventory:

Revox B790
Rabco ST-8

Peter Wieck
Melrose Park, PA

[goatbreath]

Kenwood KD 7010

Linn Sondek LP12 with Incognito rewired and Metal stub Rega RB250

Michell Mycro with Rega RB250

Re plinthed Thorens TD 160 mk 2 with Hadcock GH220 ss rewired by North West Analogue..

Rega Planar 2 old wood frame style,,but with RB250

Systemdek IIx with SME IIIs arm

Dual CS505 2 Deluxe..

I have bits of others..

[jimboyep]

At the moment I have four "proper" turntables: a JBE Series III with an SME 345 arm and van den Hul Frog cartridge, a stock Technics SL-1200mk2 with Goldring 910 cart, a reburbished and plinthless Garrard 401 and a reburbished and plinthless Technics SP10mkII. I've got a few Systemdeks and a couple of other decks for selling too.

The plan is to get the 401 into a plinth so I can sell the JBE. Then I'm going to get the SP10 into a plinth and sell the 1200. After that I'll do some careful side by side listening between the SP10 and the 401 and keep the one I like the most.

Whichever one I keep will have a second arm added to the plinth so I can have a lesser cartridge for lesser records.



JT

I see a fair amount of "British Dudes" using the term "proper turntable" frequently yet what does that mean? Functioning? Accepted by your spouse? Not in the garage collecting dust? What?