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Buy? Used NAD 533 with RB250 and Goldring Elektra

There's a used NAD 533 with RB250 and Goldring Elektra available in my area for $295.

I've been looking at turntables quite a bit recently and if I'm understanding correctly this is a great combination for a good price. In fact, this PRECISE combination was used by a member here for a while (I've been reading/searching).

Is this a solid buy? Would I be better served by purchasing a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon brand new?
greatwhitebat
schubert
4,867 posts
 
I've owned them both, saving a hundred bucks for a table at least 20 years old makes no sense.Otherwise 12 of one, dozen of other. Also, the Electra is old too, so ten to one its stylus is also 20+ years old.
kiko65
279 posts
 
Brand new Pro-ject Debut Carbon witn 2M Red is a much better buy.
raymonda
847 posts
 
The 250 arm is nicer......I'd go with the nad.
greatwhitebat OP
35 posts
 
The new player + warranty does sound like a good deal
I just don't really know enough about turntables to know which is better overall.

I've been mostly digital most of my life. This will be my first serious foray into the analogue world.
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jedinite24
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I'd go with the NAD 533 as my well but not at the $295 price. For it's age and the points stated above I'd offer maybe $160 to $200 for that table. The Goldring Elektra has been replaced with the MusicHall Tracker and it is $100 new from NeedleDoctor. Also how much use has the NAD 533 seen? Would a tech need to check it out or would parts need to be replaced? If so then offer less or just get the ProJect Carbon.
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