steverb Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 not my auction, a bargain or junk?? strange looking Ariston TT http://www.trademe.co.nz/Antiques-collectables/Other/auction-319046692.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon1553552729 Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 It is an Ariston RD 40 Go here for more info (login required) Has a good reputation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nak-Mad Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Yep, definitely an RD40...one of the first cake tin styled decks, and as Jon said, a credible performer for the price... the Systemdek II is the other similarly styled 'compatriot'... can't remember which came first.. but think it may have the Ariston. Could go for silly money..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Y Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Looks like a nice tonearm - Sumiko MMT/Jelco - rather neglected looking tho! Good buying at $1.50! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeman Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I have set an autobid to a hundred million, $1.5 just snack... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon1553552729 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Owen Y;133648 wrote: Looks like a nice tonearm - Sumiko MMT/Jelco - rather neglected looking tho! Good buying at $1.50! It's a belt drive, you would have to pay me to take it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Y Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Bravo max! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declannz Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 That'll learn me for trying to drive the price up. Will have to see if it's any good now. Bet you it won't better by stupid, retarded, bastard Luxman. I hate my TT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Hemi Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Declannz;134098 wrote: I hate my TT. Get a divorce! If the magic is gone - the magic is gone. 2x Lenco currently on TM... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omegaspeedy Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Papa Hemi;134104 wrote: Get a divorce! If the magic is gone - the magic is gone. 2x Lenco currently on TM... Ill Second that! One of those L75's....put it in your own plinth and you'll be happy again:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Hemi Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 or in Heaven! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon1553552729 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 omegaspeedy;134112 wrote: Ill Second that! One of those L75's....put it in your own plinth and you'll be happy again:) If all goes to plan, Candy will be up for sale in the next 6 months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declannz Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Papa Hemi;134104 wrote: Get a divorce! If the magic is gone - the magic is gone. 2x Lenco currently on TM... Actually, that's a real good metaphor. I've had the Luxman for aaaaaaaages. Way longer than any other TT. For some reason I just don't like it that much. It sounds fine, but looks boring and really shouldn't be as good as it is. I've played around (pun intended) with Garrards, Commonwealth, Lenco and other decks from time to time, but they were only flings that last a month or so before I get bored of them being fiddly, unreliable and not sounding that great before going back to the Luxman. Haven't had another TT for nearly a year now in the main system, so I'm getting bored again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Hemi Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 so time for another fling, how bout a DD this time ;-) ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declannz Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Might be time for another fling. Have set this up in the lounge on the Roberts. Damn it's cool. It's got much nicer treble than the Luxman already. The thing is in very rough shape, but functional. Tops are very accurate and shimmery, bass is very tight and controlled, mids are nice and rich without being edgy. the cart is some kind of special AT MM thing that's all red and has a special headshell, but no model. i've taken the cart off, but all it says is the brand, nothing else. It looks like this thing was purchased, but never used. Stylus is mint. It's covered in years worth of dust, dirt and corrosion. The bearings are like new though, so I'm guessing it's been in storage forever. Good restoration project I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon1553552729 Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Declannz;134545 wrote: Good restoration project I reckon. Happy days! If you decide to do it I do hope you have a lot of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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