Denon dp1000/3000 worth buying?

[hifimaddy]

I got some offer on Denon DP 1000 around 15K without the arm only the base plate. Is it worth buying? And the seller also has a dp 3000, which I have an eye on, but someone already booked it, but still it's not sold out.

Thank you

 

[sandeepmohan]

15k for a turntable from 1970's? Seems a bit much. Unless you have a desire to own one of these, I don't really see the point. Not exactly a collectible. You need to verify the condition too.

 

[reignofchaos]

DP1000/3000 are great TTs if you like the DD sound and if found in good condition or if restored carefully by a professional. However since there is a lot of electronics, if you can't ascertain the condition, better not get into it. In general older Thorens/Garrard/Lenco etc are mechanical with no electronics and will last a lifetime.

Otherwise if you are a newbie, buy a modern TT.

 

[hifimaddy]

DP1000/3000 are great TTs if you like the DD sound and if found in good condition or if restored carefully by a professional. However since there is a lot of electronics, if you can't ascertain the condition, better not get into it. In general older Thorens/Garrard/Lenco etc are mechanical with no electronics and will last a lifetime.

Otherwise if you are a newbie, buy a modern TT.

I am very new to the turntable world. Without tunearms, this deal seems very useless, at least for me. But also one more thing. I have found a SL 1200 mk2 in good condition. Working fine. Asking price around 50k

 

[hifimaddy]

15k for a turntable from 1970's? Seems a bit much. Unless you have a desire to own one of these, I don't really see the point. Not exactly a collectible. You need to verify the condition too.

Dp 3000 and 1000 are great, demanding DDs. The seller sold the DP 3000 for 30K without the base and turnarms. People are still ready to own this in their collection.

 

[G401fan]

I am very new to the turntable world. Without tunearms, this deal seems very useless, at least for me. But also one more thing. I have found a SL 1200 mk2 in good condition. Working fine. Asking price around 50k

Grab it pronto!

 

[hifimaddy]

I got the Technics SL1200 MK2 in amazing condition.

 

[Bhaskar Jyoti Talapatra]

I got the Technics SL1200 MK2 in amazing condition.

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[hifimaddy]

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Yes, of course I will share my feedback here. I have very, very old vinyl; it's not so good now, so I need to collect some good vinyl to listen to it properly.

 

[Bhaskar Jyoti Talapatra]

Hi, thanks for your kind reply. However, i don't know how old your vinyls are and in what condition they are now . But if they are in good condition despite being old , you can play them on your new TT and there should be no such issues. Most of my vinyls are old , some of them are even older than me but till date they are doubtlessly nice. While buying old vinyls , thoroughly check both the surface of the vinyl and see whether there are any visible marks , dents etc. Please also place your finger on the vinyl and try to feel if there is any crack . Please do not forget to clean them , let them dry and then play and enjoy.
Regards

 

[hifimaddy]

Hi, thanks for your kind reply. However, i don't know how old your vinyls are and in what condition they are now . But if they are in good condition despite being old , you can play them on your new TT and there should be no such issues. Most of my vinyls are old , some of them are even older than me but till date they are doubtlessly nice. While buying old vinyls , thoroughly check both the surface of the vinyl and see whether there are any visible marks , dents etc. Please also place your finger on the vinyl and try to feel if there is any crack . Please do not forget to clean them , let them dry and then play and enjoy.
Regards

It's very old vinyl. My father brought it in 1993, but it's from 1960, i guess, and some of them are broken in the sides. Only 3-4 are in good condition. At the moment, I don't have any phono stage. The one that I have makes a lot of noise. I am also searching for a phono.

 

[Bhaskar Jyoti Talapatra]

Better not to play bad records to avoid stylus damage. BTW which phono do you have? However, if your TT has MM cart then you may try CNC phono made by FM Sachin. I have been using that phono and I am happy.
Regards

 

[hifimaddy]

Better not to play bad records to avoid stylus damage. BTW which phono do you have? However, if your TT has MM cart then you may try CNC phono made by FM Sachin. I have been using that phono and I am happy.
Regards

it came with ortofon concorde dj s which i am not so happy but i will change it later on.

 

[Record Player]

WOW! That is a clean piece you got there. Only immediate change I recommend is a Cart. Get yourself a decent MM cart to start. Many videos on YouTube how to change a cart and balance the tonearm. Get yourself a decent phono as well to start playing some music. The SL-1200 MK2 is a legend of a deck.

 

[hifimaddy]

WOW! That is a clean piece you got there. Only immediate change I recommend is a Cart. Get yourself a decent MM cart to start. Many videos on YouTube how to change a cart and balance the tonearm. Get yourself a decent phono as well to start playing some music. The SL-1200 MK2 is a legend of a deck.

I came across many, and they are all in a bad stage, and the price is too high. This one, lucky for me, everything is in perfect condition. only dust cover is aftermarket.

I like to get the Ortofon Blue, but at the moment I don't have a budget.

 

[hifimaddy]

@Record Player @Bhaskar Jyoti Talapatra

I have a doubt. suppose I remove the tonearm or platter in any case and I can fix it back myself or need a technician to calibrate to its actual position? I heard calibrating tonetables will significantly increase the sound quality. Should I give it to some experts for an ideal setup?

 

[Bhaskar Jyoti Talapatra]

@Record Player @Bhaskar Jyoti Talapatra

I have a doubt. suppose I remove the tonearm or platter in any case and I can fix it back myself or need a technician to calibrate to its actual position? I heard calibrating tonetables will significantly increase the sound quality. Should I give it to some experts for an ideal setup?

The platter and the tone arm appear to be in good shape /position. Why do you want to change those?However, i think better trust an expert for calibration if you are a newbie. Reach out to FM @reubensm who has vast experience. He can guide you through.
Regards

 

[souravin]

Congratulation and welcome to Technics TT community. A direct drive at this price point is unbeatable- A S shaped tonearm with varied cartridge capability are hard to beat.

Get an Ortofon Blue or Shure V15 type IV

 

[hifimaddy]

Congratulation and welcome to Technics TT community. A direct drive at this price point is unbeatable- A S shaped tonearm with varied cartridge capability are hard to beat.

Get an Ortofon Blue or Shure V15 type IV

it came with ortofon concorde dj s but like to upgrade to ortofon blue in the near future

 

[sandeepmohan]

Dp 3000 and 1000 are great, demanding DDs. The seller sold the DP 3000 for 30K without the base and turnarms. People are still ready to own this in their collection.

Good to know. I was not aware of that.