Nice turntables. Attached picture is an absolute requirement.

[anmpr1]

This is the best they have sad.

DP-450USB Hi-Fi Turntable with USB | Denon™

The DP-450USB turntable supports 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm and 78 rpm playback. Record and take albums with you to enjoy trusted Denon sound wherever you go.

www.denon.com

It is sad. These little flimsy things are pathetic when compared with Denon's offerings in the heyday of analog. And they are asking a Grover Cleveland for it. I don't know whether to laugh or cry... or go have a stiff drink.

 

[JP]

In the waning days of analog, Japanese makers all had a 'statement' model. Technics made the SP-10 Mk3 with various EPA tonearms. Kenwood sold their L07d. Micro had the belt drive thing down. IMO, the Denon was the most impressive. I think someone here on ASR has the armless model.

If the new prospective owner of Denon, Mr. Pulse Oximetry, wants to be recognized as a serious ride or die player, the first thing he'll do is resurrect the DP-100M. But my guess is that he's more interested in selling mid-tier AVRs. To a bean counter trying to actually make money, that probably makes more sense.

I pity anyone who has to move one of those things.

 

[Angsty]

I pity anyone who has to move one of those things.

Daaaaamn! I'll keep my 18 lb VPI Traveler and will be happy! Side photograpy shot below.

 

[Nutsfortubes]

It is sad. These little flimsy things are pathetic when compared with Denon's offerings in the heyday of analog. And they are asking a Grover Cleveland for it. I don't know whether to laugh or cry... or go have a stiff drink.

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No affiliation but just an example of a very good Denon TT of old and les then there new junk.

Denon DP-57L Auto Lift Turntable Excellent | eBay

But considering the age, it is in good condition. ■Total Condition Rank : Excellent. The operation is perfect. All keyboards and buttons work fine. 97-98% Mint Almost no signs of use. 95-96% Near Mint Minimal sings of use.

www.ebay.com

 

[Xulonn]

 

[Killingbeans]

You expect me to talk? No Mr. Bond, I expect you to listen to this new record I just bought!

 

[Angsty]

You expect me to talk? No Mr. Bond, I expect you to listen to this new record I just bought!

For those who prefer the "Goldfinger" treatment...

 

[Count Arthur]

I haven't had a CD player for many years, let alone a turntable, but for looks alone, I always liked the Oracle Delphi:

The SME tonearms it was often paired with looked great too:

 

[Xulonn]

 

[Angsty]

I haven't had a CD player for many years, let alone a turntable, but for looks alone I always liked the Oracle Delphi:


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The SME tonearms it was often paired with looked great too:

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The Oracle-SME combo is classic and killer!!

 

[Dustyc]

SOTA Nova. Still going after 30 years.

 

[TheBatsEar]

SOTA Nova. Still going after 30 years.View attachment 196419

Collecting finger prints since 1992

Looks cool.

 

[Dustyc]

Yes! My wife's 1st question when I had it out of the box and on the shelf, "What, no white gloves?"

 

[paddycrow]

I never loved the white acrylic plinth of my Marantz TT-15 S1, so I made a plinth for it out of African Padauk. Very pleased with the new look, although I can attest it had zero effect on the sound (to my ears).

 

[Bob from Florida]

I never loved the white acrylic plinth of my Marantz TT-15 S1, so I made a plinth for it out of African Padauk. Very pleased with the new look, although I can attest it had zero effect on the sound (to my ears).View attachment 196741View attachment 196741

Great job with the padauk!

 

[TheBatsEar]

I never loved the white acrylic plinth of my Marantz TT-15 S1, so I made a plinth for it out of African Padauk.

Very classy look.
The dustcover is clever too. Did it come with the player or is it another DIY?

 

[paddycrow]

Very classy look.
The dustcover is clever too. Did it come with the player or is it another DIY?

Thanks. It didn't come with the Marantz, I purchased it from JnB. The base portion of it is handmade.

 

[Adam Bernau]

Hi guys, perhaps you would like to have a look- this is my latest build in for a client of mine, who also has my active speakers. Custom made cupboard for Sony PS-X555ES, btw i love the turntable. The cupboard has two levels of elastomer based vibration dampening, custom 3D printed feet with elastic absorbers and a plate that sits on four japanese elastromer absorbers. You can jump next to the turntable as you like

 

[EarlessOldMan]

I like the looks of my FFYX T1804.

I'm pretty sure that it sounds as good as my Realistic Lab-420.

At least I hope that it does.

 

[Waxx]

I had a few (old and new, cheap and expensive) turntables in my life, but nothing beats Technics for me. This is my actual one, a mint full original 1976's Technic SL1500 with an AT VM95EN cell. And the foolish money some spend on turntables that are worse i can spend on vinyl records