Want a DD turntable

[vmscbe1974]

looking for a good turntable to match my HK6550 amp and a suitable cartridge recommendation

 

[navinsinha]

looking for a good turntable to match my HK6550 amp and a suitable cartridge recommendation

Technics 1200 MK2 or 1210 are excellent, but they don't come in the mid level price range - a good one would cost you between 40,000 to 50,000. But you would not regret.

 

[raj88]

Technics 1200 MK2 or 1210 are excellent, but they don't come in the mid level price range - a good one would cost you between 40,000 to 50,000. But you would not regret.

+1 with Navin

Keep checking eBay and you might get lucky.

 

[reubensm]

If you go with any Technics direct drive in good condition (the versions with s-shaped tone arms), you will never be sorry. My old SL3200 is still going strong and sounding great, while on duty on my brother's rig. At the other end, you have the SP10 which is the ultimate direct drive turntable, without doubt, one of the very best of all time.

 

[raj88]

If you go with any Technics direct drive in good condition (the versions with s-shaped tone arms), you will never be sorry. My old SL3200 is still going strong and sounding great, while on duty on my brother's rig. At the other end, you have the SP10 which is the ultimate direct drive turntable, without doubt, one of the very best of all time.

+1 with reubensm on SP10

vmscbe1974 , whichever Technics you buy ensure the DD is Quartz lock to get a constant pitch control, it has S-shaped tonearm (unless its SP10/SP15/SP25) and it is not automatic. The automatic Technics has its own fair share of issues in Indian conditions.

 

[Record Player]

I too strongly reckon a Technics DD with an S-shaped arm. Nothing to beat these work horses and their fidelity. Yeah, nothing like getting your hands on a 1200/1210 as these are just superb. Cheers...