venerator Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 I am after a black Technics turntable. This is my first turntable so I am only looking to spend around $100 or less. Something vintage would be perfect.
Prana69 Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 Welcome venerator I don't think Technics made many vintage turntables in black. Their signature colour is "silver". The SL-BD20 is black, but it is also very pedestrian. While it offers better sound quality than a lot of the other plastic-fantastic of it's time, it still is very.....plastic. And it doesn't have an interchangeable headshell so you are stuck with the Technics cart/stylus that is hard-fitted to the arm. You're definitely limiting your upgrade options. The only decent "black" technics I know is the SL-1210, but that's their TOTL and you're looking at a budget of over $700 for that, even 2nd hand. Why does it HAVE to be black? Dave
venerator Posted August 30, 2012 Author Posted August 30, 2012 I have been noticing that finding something black is making things alot harder. The reason I want black is because I have set up a large section of my living room for music, and I think a black turntable would look alot better than anything else. Plus I already have a black Technics amp set up there. I was looking at getting a Technics SL-Q210 on Ebay as I heard it would be a good first turntable but I missed it. If I had to I would probably go to another brand instead of going for a different colour.
Prana69 Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 Yep, I think "has to be black" and Technics is going to seriously limit your options. I have a Technics SL-D2 (I think that is the model) or SL-B202 (maybe) in very good nick which you could have for $100 + postage to Qld. I also have a Fully auto Toshiba SR-Q630 in VGC except the dustcover which has some deep scratches. It's black on top too! It's probably worth more than $100 but you can have for that + postage. Dave
soundfan Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 Welcome venerator I don't think Technics made many vintage turntables in black. Their signature colour is "silver". The SL-BD20 is black, but it is also very pedestrian. While it offers better sound quality than a lot of the other plastic-fantastic of it's time, it still is very.....plastic. And it doesn't have an interchangeable headshell so you are stuck with the Technics cart/stylus that is hard-fitted to the arm. You're definitely limiting your upgrade options. The only decent "black" technics I know is the SL-1210, but that's their TOTL and you're looking at a budget of over $700 for that, even 2nd hand. Why does it HAVE to be black? Dave Respectfully disagree. The SP 10 MKIII is Technics top table, followed by the SP-10MKII. SP10 MKII's turn up on ebay occasionally, though are often scratched and worn looking, though brilliant tables in their own right if properly plinthed. They go from around $600 up. If you want a black one, you'll need to find someone to spray it for you.
Prana69 Posted September 3, 2012 Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) My apologies soundfan. You are correct of course. The SP10 is the TOTL. I was thinking more in terms of tables that come "ready to play" out of the box, complete with tone-arm, for the average consumer. I've always considered a TT that comes just as a drive and needs to be paired with an individually chosen plinth and tone-arm as "not for the average punter". Thanks for the correction. D Edited September 3, 2012 by Prana69
soundfan Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 My apologies soundfan. You are correct of course. The SP10 is the TOTL. I was thinking more in terms of tables that come "ready to play" out of the box, complete with tone-arm, for the average consumer. I've always considered a TT that comes just as a drive and needs to be paired with an individually chosen plinth and tone-arm as "not for the average punter". Thanks for the correction. D Hey Prana69, no need to apologise. And you are right, the SL-1210 is an excellent table out of the box.
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