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Grey wrote:Every thread is better with pictures so here is my setup. Mint Technics 1210MK2 turntable. JA Michell record clamp.

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Interesting connection: JAMichell owned the machine shop near Transcriptor's premises, and made parts for the Skeleton's predecessor (the Hydraulic, featured in "A Clockwork Orange"). Some writers have erroneously credited Michell with the design of Transcriptor's Hydraulic model. True credit goes to the idea's originator, the late John Gammon. His son runs the company now.

I have one of these:

Wow. Bitchin'!

In my place in Brazil I have a Beogram linear tracking turntable. Quite a curiosity...it only accepts B & O cartridges, though...

I have a nice Thorens TD 160 Mk II that I'd be willing to sell to a Forumite for $175.00. No dust cover, though. Near mint condition with plinth, cartridge. PM me if interested.

I used a TD 160 prior to upgrading to the 125. The 160 is a great table especially at that price.

I still have most of my vinyl from the 60s/70s and in recent years I've been buying good records when I can find them. I use a Dual 1245 belt drive turntable that I've owned since the 70s.

It's interesting that this thread popped up this week - just a few days ago I was out at thrift shops and discovered a dealer who has over 3000 records with more coming in. I picked up a very nice copy of ALL THINGS MUST PASS and a few Beatle singles, including an almost pristine copy of HI HI HI b/w C MOON.

I'm listening to the Stooges "Funhouse" on vinyl as I type this.

Yep..vinyl junkie here also,,I have heard Paul W's audio system..VERY alive sounding..aka transparent.
Sold my tube gear awhile back so at the moment it's a Thorens turntable..Cambridge Audio cd player..Sansui 9090 DB receiver and EPI 500 speakers

I have some Beatle albums on vinyl, and my Dad has a ton of albums. I'd listen to them if my record player didn't tune one semitune up all the time.

most of the muzik i listen to is only available on vinyl, which i already have, or available on cd as import and very expensive ! i love my vinyl and don't mind a little "bacon and eggs " coming off the turntable. it's the sound !!!


btw, blueman...love your turntable !!!

I've been collecting vinyl since sophomore year of high school (about 14 years) and have managed a good 1200+ albums now.

BAD RONBO, KiLLeR DWaRfS wrote: ...btw, blueman...love your turntable !!!

Who's blueman?

the master...paul w. !!!

jingle_jangle wrote:Wow. Bitchin'!

In my place in Brazil I have a Beogram linear tracking turntable. Quite a curiosity...it only accepts B & O cartridges, though...

I have a nice Thorens TD 160 Mk II that I'd be willing to sell to a Forumite for $175.00. No dust cover, though. Near mint condition with plinth, cartridge. PM me if interested.

I remember that Thorens...that is a very nice table

jingle_jangle wrote:In my place in Brazil I have a Beogram linear tracking turntable. Quite a curiosity...it only accepts B & O cartridges, though...

Yeah, their proprietary cartridge selection is a curiosity.
They're no longer made so if you need a replacement cartridge for one of those turntables, your only option is an aftermarket replacement from Soundsmith, and those start at 200$.

Bump bump. Music makes the world go 'round. Here's how things are looking today.