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Dual 721 - Harman Kardon T-60 - which TT to keep?
Waynefia,Thanks. that's a good explanation/example.At this point, and with my budget, the HK works so well I'll be keeping it. It also has the the record clamp/weight that helps dampen the whole thing and flatten some mildly warped records.When I ... 
Dual 721 - Harman Kardon T-60 - which TT to keep?
Audiofeil,I thought both of these tables stacked up well against any vintage Thorens, Denon, or Technics. Certainly they are on par with any Technics I've seen. I have been under the impression that the Dual matches most Thorens.Any one else care ... 
Dual 721 - Harman Kardon T-60 - which TT to keep?
Well, so far that is exactly how my thinking has been going. The T-60, no the 721, no the T-60, no...Honest, they both have auto return.Is there any consensus regarding belt drive vs direct drive? Apparently the 721 DD is legendary. They both seem... 
Vinyl Cleaning: Device to keep label dry?
Thanks Strateahed.Yes, that question was for you. I appreciate the response. 
Vinyl Cleaning: Device to keep label dry?
Thank you folks. People here are ALWAYS so helpful.Gradys - just curious, any particular type of micro fiber towel? Are they all lint free? 
What's the cost of an entry level vinyl setup?
The operative term in the original post was "ENTRY LEVEL".I stick to the opinion that you can get very good sound from some careful choices and smart shopping. I got a brilliant Dual 721 for $20. It is in great shape. Stuck a $150 cart on it, and ... 
Tonearms of exotic materials- esp. Carbon?
Harman Kardon T-60 had a carbon fiber tonearm by Ito. 
What's the cost of an entry level vinyl setup?
This is what Entry Level means to me:Vintage Harman Kardon T-60 turntable = $200-$300orTechnics SL-1200MK2 turntable - used from $300Grado/Sumiko/AudioTechnica/other cartridge = $120-$300Phono pre-amp - many choices - start around $100-$200Amp/tun... 
Old B&O vs. new Rega P1
I have the Beogram 4002 with the original MMC 4000 cart. The drive for the tangential arm failed. It is absolutely the coolest looking vintage TT, but I don't know whether to spend around $400 to get it repaired. It is in very good cosmetic condit... 
Dual 721 turntable - opinions/advice?
I misspoke. My Proton 1100 is pretty much identical to a NAD 1130.Is there a thread here to help a newbie evaluate the condition of a stylus?Craig 
Dual 721 turntable - opinions/advice?
Thanks, very clear information.Since the owner claimed that it "had a new needle", how can I evaluate the condition of the stylus?My phono stage is a Proton 1100 preamp. It likely doesn't stack up against preamps in the multi-hundred dollar range,... 
Dual 721 turntable - opinions/advice?
Ekobesky,Actually, I paid $10. The dustcover is cracked all the way across the middle, side to side. And I know cosmetics are not critical to function, It would be nice if it looked better.I don't understand "high compliance" or why the brand new ... 
Converting LP to digital. Advice please...
It takes a lot of time and effort to do this, so you should try to get the best sound for the least effort. So don't use a USB input or the mic input. These restrict the quality you can get before you even record. They both use the factory sound c... 
Can digitizing vinyl match CD?
Applebook,You write, "I fail to understand how a (decent) studio digital file can be inferior to a consumer digital file of the same piece of music, especially when the source is vinyl (for needledrops) instead of master tape or digital master rec... 
Can digitizing vinyl match CD?
Johnss,My computer is a Mac G4 with an M-Audio Audiophile 24/96.I can record at better than Redbook but since I tend to save everything in Apple Lossless, I don't know if that codec can save high bit rate recordings.My Nakamichi CD player won't pl...