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Barrythevic · 01-26-2016, 01:32 PM

Technics has just announced that they are bringing out two new versions of their SL-1200 turntable at the 2016 CES. Technics has been offering the SL-1200 for years. It was the last model they have produced. Back in the day the Technics SP-10 was the work horse of the broadcasting industry. If you can find one of those, BUY IT! Just a note, the SP-10 is just a turntable, no base, no arm, they were going for over $ 1,300 new when they last were available.

As far as phono cartridges, Shure, Grado, Audio Technica are all still being produced.

There are several direct to USB turntables, some of them not the best quality.

As far as vinyl care, get a Zerostat antistatic gun to eliminate static on your records. Discwasher is still being made to clean them.

Also, get a phono cartridge alignment tool. This allows you to setup the cartridge and stylus to the correct angle to allow the best reproduction of the cut and also to avoid damaging the grooves.

Last is the phono preamp. Almost all modern stereo amplifiers do not include phono preamps today. You will need a good one. This is where you need to research and find the best one to match the cartridge you are going to use. Next to the cartridge, this is the most important piece of the pie. Check out some of the reviews available on line.

Good Luck!

01-26-2016, 01:32 PM	#8
Barrythevic Just another FOG! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 379 Trading: (2)	Re: Vintage Stereos Technics has just announced that they are bringing out two new versions of their SL-1200 turntable at the 2016 CES. Technics has been offering the SL-1200 for years. It was the last model they have produced. Back in the day the Technics SP-10 was the work horse of the broadcasting industry. If you can find one of those, BUY IT! Just a note, the SP-10 is just a turntable, no base, no arm, they were going for over $ 1,300 new when they last were available. As far as phono cartridges, Shure, Grado, Audio Technica are all still being produced. There are several direct to USB turntables, some of them not the best quality. As far as vinyl care, get a Zerostat antistatic gun to eliminate static on your records. Discwasher is still being made to clean them. Also, get a phono cartridge alignment tool. This allows you to setup the cartridge and stylus to the correct angle to allow the best reproduction of the cut and also to avoid damaging the grooves. Last is the phono preamp. Almost all modern stereo amplifiers do not include phono preamps today. You will need a good one. This is where you need to research and find the best one to match the cartridge you are going to use. Next to the cartridge, this is the most important piece of the pie. Check out some of the reviews available on line. Good Luck!