Too Many Turntables? Tour of My Vintage Collection

How did I go from zero turntables to EIGHT in 18 months? Is it possible to have too many of them? Do I have a problem? Instagram: myown.devices
This is a tour of my modest collection of vintage models.
Technics SL-1300
Technics SL-1100A
Technics SL-23
Technics SL-1200MK2
Denon DP-35F
Philips GA 312
Rega Planar 3
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[@TorontoJon]

I've got way too many turntables too. When I can't sleep at night, instead of counting sheep, I visualize my turntable collection (at least 36 turntables which is pretty crazy; fun, but crazy) and that usually knocks me out cold. ;)

[@TorontoJon]

Let me be clear that I don't mention my 36 (or more ) turntables to boast; I mention the number of them out of sheer horror as much as I enjoy them, have some in different rooms, have others carefully packed away in boxes, etc, but they make me realize that I could have purchased a super hi-end turntable or two and spent FAR LESS even though I bought those turntables over a 22-year period and bought them at thrift stores or on eBay when there was no vinyl revival and little interest in turntables.

[@Toogoodtobetrue458]

Do you have any records?

[@TorontoJon]

@@Toogoodtobetrue458 Yes, I have at least 2,500 vinyl records and that's not including at least 100 45's and easily 200 or more 78's. Crikey, that's a lot of records and I don't actually envy collectors with thousands more because one doesn't have enough time in one's lifetime to listen to them all or to listen to them many times per album. I don't buy many newly released or reissued records (and not a single Record Store Day release so far) due to the hefty prices, especially in Canada, so I prefer to hunt for them at various thrift stores for a dollar or two each. My collection wasn't purchased overnight. I had maybe 30 records growing up (mostly soundtracks) and then the rest were purchased over a 25-year period and at least 95% of my used LP collection is scratch-free. I avoid severely scratched records and in terms of digging for records at thrift stores, for every record I own, I had to dig through 200 to 400 records to a) find one of interest to me and b) to find one that wasn't badly scratched, moldy, severely warped, etc. That's the thrill of the hunt. :)

[@donk1822]

Tell us what you have TJ, we are mostly of a kind here, I hope it wouldn't be regarded as boasting. If it is, I'm in for a blasting cos I listed those I have left ;).

[@Foxwolf9Tails]

Do you have any Technics turn tables? I have one my father gave me that has the issue with the arm not auto raising, I am suspecting it is a victim of Technics' bad design. If you have found anyone to work on it, could you please let me know?

[@CraigHollabaugh]

My wife and her son bought me a wonderful birthday present this year, a Technics SL-10. I had one in high school, 1980, and always wanted to have one again. Thanks for your videos, they take me back to a simpler time of life where new vinyl was a true celebration.

[@gotham61]

I thought, finally, a man who understands me, until I realized that I have over 30 turntables. LOL!

[@alanrogs3990]

I have 10 or 11. Some are pretty decent tables cost wise but my hands down favorite is my AR XA. Simple and sounds so natural.

[@kkoller8952]

8 turntables is a good start. Also your Denon doesn't use an electromagnet per se to apply downward tracking force....its uses the vertical servo motor. The tonearm actually contains 2 electromagnetic sensors for the vertical and horizontal movements and two servo correction motors for the vertical and horizontal movements. These control not only the tracking force, Q Damping, and anti skating but also the damping of tonearm resonances to below the audible frequencies! Both Sony and JVC used similar technologies. I've own my Denon DP-62L since 1984....and it's still one of the best sounding turntables in my collection. Good luck in your turntable travels!

[@trondjacobsen1808]

I bought a dp47 with dl 103d i think its name was..mmc.. and i sold it in late -90.. like 200 dollars😂 what a idiot..

[@TorontoJon]

Perhaps a good litmus test for whether or not one has too many turntables is if one has more turntables than actual records. THAT would be too many. Haha! ;)

[@JD-lk7im]

You are the nicest custodian of these fine spinners. It is very heartening to see vintage turntables being cared for and enjoyed. My endgame T. T. The Garrard 401 / Rokan Tabriz arm and Corus Black cart. Love the content, keep it up. Thankyou.

[@sdungworth]

It's great to see the Old Technics 1210s again Great video, Thanks 👍

[@rorepko]

Great collection of Vintage turntables you got there!! I'm a fan of Technics too! Cant go wrong buying vintage technics! I too have too many turntables! It is an addicting hobby for sure. Last count I had over 12 turntables that are working. I have at least 2 dozen others that are in some need of repair. Great video. Keep em coming!

[@peterstudley1804]

Excellent video, i love those Technics decks , that SL-1300 is a real work of art .

[@spacehopper77]

Fantastic, love vintage turntables. I have a similar story and have seven I’ve picked up over the last few years. 😀

[@skip1835]

Very cool and interesting tour, enjoyed every one of your tables, thanks for sharing them.

[@pleasethink4789]

The answer to your "Too many turntables?" question: No! Keep every single one of them! Nice video.

[@danielwilson9600]

When you love vinyl records, No you can't have enough turntables! Vinyl Records Rock!!

[@MODAC]

Agreed!

[@randyhorne1067]

And roll

[@kansasaudiophile3574]

That's the enjoyment of the hobbies besides there cheap and fun to restore. I've collected alot of good phono cartridges

[@carlosoruna7174]

@@MODAC tell me is your original issue sticky fingers lp with the zipper still rotating. Mine is.

[@BadMonkeyFinger_Audio]

Nice collection. As you've already stated, and I agree, they don't have to be all fancy-shmancy to be enjoyable and good-sounding. I always go for best bang for the buck, myself. Cheers!

[@chrisvsevil9790]

Nice tour, thank you. I agree with you, if you like the sound, the features, etc, there’s nothing wrong with that, like what you like and Enjoy!

[@goncalodumas]

Hi, great to see you again. I must admit I moved to a small niche in the spectrum of the Hi-Fi devices - the late '70s, early '80s mini-systems, like those ones from Aiwa and Pioneer. Great for small spaces and the wifey also likes them.. tolerates them, because of their small size and retro design.

[@stevehesler8427]

amazingly similar to my collection, I also have a Technics 1100A and 1500, Empire 598 III and 698, Philips 312, and several Sansui TTs and Music Hall 9.3.

[@paulaj2829]

really enjoyed the video & nice to see someone who knows that you don't have to spend ££££$$$$$$ to get something that we all love .. Rock & Roll..

[@luismuniz2697]

That's very cool turntables.... I honestly have a few of the techniques turntables and I hope to add a few more myself... You have a cool collection and I hope if you decide to part with them, I hope your children can appreciate them as you have..... I wish you a blessed summer......

[@stephen579]

I have a passion for my Kenwood KD 990, It's a wonderful turntable and I love the piano gloss black finish, Like you, I have enough turntables and now as I am downsizing my home I will have to part with some of them.

[@doowopp45]

I really enjoyed this. At one point I had 20 turntables/ record players so I know how you feel. I love em all.

[@paulwheatley141]

I enjoyed your video. Great collection many I hadn't seen before. I have Technics SL1200G and love it as well as an original sl1210 mk2

[@kansasaudiophile3574]

Good presentation of your collection of turntables. I definitely agree with your statement of the Rega being a audiophile turntable over the others. Rubbish. Thanks and keep on collecting, I am.

[@QoraxAudio]

Yep, his 1200MK2 is way more accurate. Those Rega RP3 have a w/f of 0.2 while the 1200MK2 has w/f of 0.025! Not to mention all the resonances at the end of the Rega tonearm tube. Those Regas are fine starter decks, don't get me wrong, but the 1200MK2 is a real, professional turntable.

[@jeronunkoffunk9437]

Great video, really like that Technics SL 1100

[@lesmatthews459]

I started with a Technics - then went to Linn, Dual, Thorens, etc. Ended up going back to the Technics SL-QL5 vertical tracking which I still use!!

[@TheDecguy]

I was thrilled to see the Philips turntable. I bought one of them new when they were the hot item. What 20 something guy could resist the three lights. It seemed like Star Trek. I hope it’s still spinning out there somewhere.

[@OrganNLou]

Great Collection! Your next purchase should be an SP10 (used for studios and radio stations) with a plinthe and arm. I purchased a restored SP10 and love it (excellent speed control).

[@JeHaVe]

Very nice video of a very nice collection. Being a hobbyist also I recently purchased an Akai AP-306. And slowly I'm beginning to believe what I found on Internet about this player: heavily underrated because IMHO it simply sounds great...

[@jro7075]

I did see that episode by accident and loved it it was like out there ,there is somebody who appreciates a good playing TT and turntable you showed on that episode was fantastic!!!!! when I was a small boy in the 70's I went to some neighbors house I saw this Dual TT playing it was love at first sight this thing was built like a tank the one we had was the BSR type but with a ceramic cart thats all I ever knew I do have a Dual 1225 ,I tried for the 1229 and the 1019if If I remember correctly I read they were they were better made models but since I got the 1225 repaired It sounds fantastic even on my audio tech lp-120 and Pro-0Ject TT they always had playing a old used album I bought at a thrift store it always skipped on 4 songs so I turned it into a rest record and when I got the 1225 repaired I played it and as it played all the songs that skipped previouslly did not skip at all it even had original cart a Shure 91ED and I replaced stylus i was shocked and still in awe I love this Turntable so much thar the audio technica lp-120 might be flying out the door I am through with manuals they are too expensive for what your getting JRo

[@mikefinney423]

Those are some super clean looking covers on those records. And an OG REM Murmer!! Nice pick. And that's a nice collection of turntables. Have you ever owned any vintage Dual turntables from Germany? The CS721 is worth the effort if it's in good condition. It's my favorite horse in my small stable. Over the past 30 years, I have collected quite a few turntables, all '70s and '80s direct drive models, but have sold off all but four. I kept two Japanese and two German tables. My total $ investment into all of them, including purchase and the inital service shop fees for recap, tuneups and adjustments has been less than $500. I'd have to spend 2x that to get anything of that quality today.

[@fredlennon5937]

Nice tour! I narrowed my collection of vintage tables to only three. One example of each type of drive. 1: I also have a Technics SL 1300 as my direct drive. 2. A Dual 1229 as my idler drive. 3. A Thorens TD 160 belt drive. I originally bought the Thorens in 1977. I think the character and charm of the vintage tables far outweigh the small drop off in reproduction quality, which, at my age, I can't hear anyway. Love your channel.

[@adampoll4977]

100% agree about the SL-1200. They weren't originally made for djs but for broadcast and hence their rock-solid speed stability and low rumble. Not to mention all the damping built in.

[@michaelroe4662]

I am a Technics fan, I have a SL1510mk2 and a SL10. Love them.

[@68wrko]

You can never have to many........love the SL-1100A! My first one was like the SL-1300 except all manual in 1975,

[@icpizzaboy]

I love my Sl-1100a my family calls it my holy grail turntable lol I also own An Sl-1210 m3d I do live in the Usa love it, but it has a voltage selector great work horse turntable.

[@millermark445]

My Phillips 312 partially broke down after only a few years of use. I traded it in for a fully manual Thorens TD166 mk2 in 1985 and never looked back. It still works as good as it did new. There's a lot to be said for simplicity in anything

[@musicman257]

Nice collection my friend

[@Vintageelectronics2296]

I have over 30 but not all are vintage collecting is just a hobby for me I love just repairing them is why I have so many

[@ediblehorse]

I've been rocking a 1300 with a new nagaoko mp-110 for the last couple months. I have several other TTs. Pioneer 514d and Music Hall 2.1. Love this one the most. Running thru a shitmani.

[@frankfanacht1838]

Very cool collection, i like vintage turntables too. And i have the same problem, i own too many of them. I own about 10, mostly duals. From the early 1200 models with idler drive to the newer ones with direct drive like the 604 and 626. I like them all and i cannot sell any of them as my wife sugests some time. So three are always running in my shelf and the rest are stored in a cupboard in the cellar. I simply cannot resist if i saw one on the flee market,. They always seem to shout at me: rescue me!!! 🙄 Greetings from Germany, Frank

[@goodun2974]

I have had several Empire turntables smilar to the one you show here. I would have considered keeping the nicer gold finish one, but it didn't have antiskate and I would have had to jury rig one (a string and weight, or magnets perhaps?). Somebody made me an $$$ offer on it that I just couldn't refuse. It was the only piece of audio equipment I ever had that my wife wanted me to keep because it looked so nice.

[@yanks1fan09]

Great Turntables! My favorite is the Technics and I own a mint Technics SL-1200 MK2 that is my all time favorite.

[@SDsailor7]

I own a technics sl-1200 mk ll and its not mint it ismissing the cover but it plays great! Will never sell it.

[@yanks1fan09]

@@SDsailor7 whether it is mint or not they are built like tanks and to last. The best record player ever made.

[@SDsailor7]

@@yanks1fan09 Yup i agree that it is the best TT ever made. Built like a tank and heavy as a tank haha.

[@TheBudgie29]

I have three SL1210mk2's and My Rega P3 like yours, Is In It's box In the loft. Best place for It. I even put on a Red Devil Belt, still didn't make any difference. Thanks for Sharing.

[@harjonoharoen5186]

Many salute for you! The best is SL 1100A!

[@michaellevon2744]

Recently scored a vintage Fisher Studio Standard MT-273 in mint condition. It was part of a rack system so it had no dust cover. Other than that no issues.

[@johnchan4426]

I have a 1979 Technics 1200 mk2, one of the first turntables off the assembly line that year...

[@DJSekuHusky]

I have the SL-1300 as well, it was $29.99 at the thrift store. My absolute favorite so far. It came with an AT3003 cartridge but I gave it a Shure M44G. The other two are a Stanton STR8-60 I got for $50 from Marketplace, that one I gave an AT VM95C. Then there's the $14.99 Hitachi HT-320 that came with an ADC K8E.

[@stephen579]

You seem to have a passion for Technics turntables, I have not been very lucky with the pre-owned ones that I have purchased so I avoid them now, but I do have a beautiful Garrard 401 with SME 3009 arm that is one of my prized collection.

[@jikenj]

Well done video I currently swap between a lenco l85 and a Philips ga212 I like vintage tables but that rega sure looks good too. Also there's probably a burned out bulb underneath the turntable on that 312 that senses the end of the record being played there's many kits on ebay.

[@elderherrera2238]

Nice. Nice stash. They're all solid tt. I'm snobby enough to know good stuff. But, all of your stuff is from the golden age of tts. My stash are all pre1982 like yours. The Empire tt is one that has always been over looked. Too bad. But Empire also made good cartridges. Good hunting.

[@cunningtim]

Well, I only have 6... I have a Denon Dp-15F similar to yours, but am not sure I trust it to do what it says it's doing with tracking force and anti-skate. I am willing to part with that one, but not my SL-1200mk2, SL-1300, or SL-1400! I do have an auto and manual set up together (the auto being my "I might fall asleep to this" turntable) and highly recommend it.

[@michaellevon2744]

Had no idea you were in jacksonville. So am I. Been watching your videos since it was in my recommendations to watch. Am subscribed to your channel.

[@MODAC]

Thanks. I’m actually in St. Augustine.

[@syfrettsj]

@@MODAC I have a good friend in St. Augustine and used to be down that way from Albany, GA every 6 months or so. I've got a Pioneer PL-518 I bought new in March 1979 for $130. Just recently replaced the feet and cleaned the pots to get the speed adjustment working again. Current problem is what someone else referred to as clogging, essentially a 60 cycle oscillation that makes long tones sound like they have vibrato. It's driving me nuts! The PL-518 is a slab-base, direct drive turntable with 0.03% Wow/Flutter. I need someone to see if it is fixable or if it is time to find something else. Recommendation? You can message me if you prefer.

[@ericperry72]

Awesome video. I really wanna upgrade from my pioneer pl-520 to a technics 1200 so bad!

[@alanrogs3990]

You have some nice tables. Lots, if not almost all, turntables makers these days only make belt driven fully manual tables because they don't know how to make auto return tables anymore, lol.

[@MODAC]

Agreed

[@kookamunga2458]

I have seven vintage turntables from the 1970s. Five of them work the other two need platter bearing lubrication or have uneven speeds . I run five regularly and lubricate some parts because I found out moving parts and rubber belts get stiff if the turntable is stored and not used for a year .

[@douglasgarrett7739]

@11:19 I have a manual and auto setup just like that, we use the auto when we're doing stuff out in the yard and just jamming tunes,...the manual one is for critical listening, it's a good setup imo :)

[@bmboldt]

Your Philips reminds me of my Garrard DD75. Cartridge slides on, auto pickup and stop. Cueing arm that lifts randomly. Luckily mine works properly. You can probably fix that stuff pretty easy. Mine wasn't too difficult.

[@philipadams3325]

I have three systems I use. One is at my office, one is in my living room and one in the bedroom. These are all made up of a mix of thrift store, facebook marketplace and new components. I then might have a couple more thrift store components at a time. This is because part of my hobby is tinkering. Anyway, other than a couple of units to play with/work on I do not like to have a house full of components. I only change out when I upgrade and then sell off or even give away units I have refurbed.

[@cpiscopo1]

I have a Technics SL 1600 which I bought new in 1978. The SL 1600 was the update to your SL 1300 and it has only been serviced once since then. I loved Technics turntables since a close friend bought the original SL 1200 MK 1in 1973. I've always wanted an SL 1200 but couldn't afford one at the time so I have been asking him if he would sell it to me ever since but no go. So I'm saving up for the SL 1200G which I hope to buy this fall. Another good friend has a new in box Ortofon Concorde which he said he would give me if I successfully buy one. I'm psyched......I too will keep the two turntables as all my pre-amps have two phono inputs but like you I need to get a new rack to accommodate them. I hope the one you're having built turns out well.

[@kevinfestner6126]

I missed this one. I have: Dual Cs 607 Dual Cs 708q ( I bought this a couple of years ago, it was new in the box, and still packed in the original packaging) Lafayette T-4000.

[@analogworld7]

Nice collections... subscribed 🔥👍

[@madmeister407]

Dude, you can never have enough turntables, it's what life is all about😀

[@armanddimeo6575]

I had as many as four and will soon be down to two. My Rega Planar 3 and Sota Moonbeam (original) are the only ones that are keepers.

[@alfaman4113]

The first turntable would be a centre piece in my house. That is art, technology

[@calebterr8877]

love your technics collection. Especially the SL-1100. Right now, I own 2 technics (sl-1200mk2 and Sl1210 mk2). One of which is an early model that was constructed differently from the later mk2s. I also used to have a Sl-1400 but I sold it because it had a pitch issue :(. Great video

[@mackymintle7806]

What’s the difference between the 1200 and the 1210?

[@calebterr8877]

@@mackymintle7806Hello, the 1200's are silver and the 1210's are black

[@mackymintle7806]

@@calebterr8877 thanks! Good to know. I’ve had the silver one since ‘88.

[@merledoughty5787]

Problem si with much of this technology, and I love it I used to get so many people giving me turntables I now only have two my original Lenco DD380 the last of them then I have a Pioneer Pl 7. For amplifiers I have three two requiring a refurb and another Pioneer amp and tuner that I picked up at the dump yes it was sitting on a drum at the dump so it was mine and it works well thevolume pot scratches sometimes but works well however this gear is getting hard to get now in my country

[@TheAgeOfAnalog]

Between home, and my record store, I think I have about 10, but only 3 of them actually work properly. I have 2 Technics SL-23, both work well and I'm currently using one in my home system. 2 Technics SL1200mk2, one is very clean, but needs a new control board. The second is for parts. 1 Dual 1257 which belonged to my grandad, who passed away in 2011. It works, but has an auto-return, auto-stop issue. My Technics SL-B5 I've owned since the mid-eighties, which always works. It's my current workhorse at the store. An MCS (Technics) 6500, for sale here at my record store. A Rotel RP-1100Q, for sale here at the store, but needs new cables. A Marantz 6100, that is gorgeous and sounds great, but has an auto-return issue I've yet to resolve. A couple other junk tables, mostly for parts. The cream of the crop, which I plan on having completely restored, is an otherwise minty Pioneer PL-630. My thought is, if I ever get it fixed, it may be my last turntable. It's one of, if not the best fully auto table ever made by Pioneer. Yes, I have a problem...

[@TristanSchneck]

I picked up two SL-1300s about a year ago. One of them is a 1300M with the only difference seeming to be better quality of the cabling over the 1300. I nicked one of the tonearm cables against the through-hole in the mounting plate for the auto mechanisms while regreasing and replacing the damping fluid so now I gotta re-wire the tonearm. I'm still having issues with auto start and stop and tracking seems to behave almost like anti skate is beyond maximum.

[@djzoloft]

Did you change the lightbulb for the 312? That could fix the auto stop/lift problem. Love my 212!

[@hugobloemers4425]

Cool, I totally get it :)

[@TheSoundrookie]

First of all thanks a lot for an awesome video, and for showing your collection. It is the first of your videoes I have stumpled across, but I'm looking forward to watch the rest (Just this video has made me sub). I'm sure that many will disagree, but I personally think the pearl of your collection is the Philips GA 312. As I assume you already know this is the turntable that can't go into a feedback loop. It's simply impossible. You can place it on the floor right in front of a giant power speaker, crank the volume to the max, and there will be no feedback what so ever. Try that with any other turntable and see what happens (try it with a Thorens and prepare to laugh). Due to the heavy platter, and awesome motor it runs really stable, and though some may think the tonearm looks a bit odd and clunky, it's actually pretty great. Besides that it's quite a looker. Not enough good things can be said about it. It sounds amazing, and holy mother of .... that baby has soul. I have the Philips GA 212 from the first production year (can be recognized by the plastic hinges, and the metal stick to hold the lid), and though I have had a ton of turntables coming through since the 70's, this baby has stayed with me all the way. This is the one I can't part with. When saying a ton I'm not kidding. I'm the type who simply can't see a turntable without bringing it home... And yes, I agree with everybody else in here; You can't have too many. Besides that I fix turntables and other hifi gear for people, and have had a steady stream coming through over the years. I therefore have tried quite a few. Lately we have moved to a smaller apartment, and since my wife doesn't share my passion, I have had to cut back. That actually hurts, but I do find a little comfort in still trying out, and reparing turntables, though I have to pass them on faster. I have downsized my collection to the GA 212 (of course), a Toshiba sr-f 330 (fully automatic beauty), and a Garrard SL 95 transcription, which I use specifically for my 78's. Besides that I have a 1915 Victrola I have restored from being a complete wreck to perfection. But since the steel needles and the heavy weight of the soundbox is kinda hard on the records, I only use it on special occasions (but due to the cool factor the wife has actually approved it for the living room despite its size.....YES!!!). I could write a novel here, but I better get to the point. Take this advice from someone who have had his hands on a countless number of turntables: DON'T PART WITH THE GA 312. Hang on to it what ever you do, or it will haunt you for the rest of your days. Some call the Philips turntables "Budget Thorens", as they should be some kind of Thorens knock off. But take a look at for instance Thorens TD 105. Does something look familiar? Then take a look at the production years and compare. Does that give you a hint about who knocked off who, and who the true inventers were? If you want to look further into things then look at who started making that floating suspention. Or else if you get your hands on a Thorens; Just use your ears and compare. Digging into things will show you just how misguided the majority are (but do prepare for a shitstorm if you say it loud). The auto stop/lift at the end of the record is easy to fix. You just have to ajust the sensivity of the light sensor a tiny little bit. It's done on a potentiometer on the main board. You can download the service manual from here, and see exactly which one. www.vinylengine.com/library/philips/ga-312.shtml It's free. Once again thanks for a great video. Stay safe and awesome. Best wishes from Denmark.

[@MODAC]

Thanks. Enjoyed reading your comment. Have subscribed? Dave

[@TheSoundrookie]

@@MODAC Yep.

[@jimmydelux]

That SL-23 is really a little workhorse of a table. I have one that belonged to my grandfather. So it cost me nothing up front. It sat unused for decades. When I got it all I did was deoxit the switches and put on a new belt on. The speed is perfect and it sounds excellent with the original Shure M95ed on it once I replaced the stylus. I like your taste. It's important to me that you don't turn your nose up when it comes to bargain no frills tables like the SL-23. It's quite the performer.

[@goodun2974]

Somebody else mentioned the lamp(s) inside the Phillips turntables; they're not merely for illuminating the buttons !! The non-linear resistance and current draw of the lamps is an integral part of the control circuit and if they are replaced with a different lamp, the turntable will not operate correctly. (Bang and Olufsen receivers have similar issues, and many other issues as well, uggh). The correct lamps were unavailable for years ---- the repair shop I worked for had a stash of them ---- but there might, I repeat *might* be correct-spec lamp replacements available nowadays from Record Doctor or Vinyl Junkie or some other turntable specialist that does repairs, and real-world tests the replacement parts they sell. Buying supposed "exact replacement" lamps from some random eBay seller or direct from China is likely to get you parts that will not work. You wouldn't believe the trouble we went through getting belts that would work properly for certain turntable models despite the seller's insistence that it was an "exact replacement".

[@albo1506]

The Phillips lamps I replaced with some old light bulbs I had kept as replacement for bicycle lights. Same specs, worked fine.

[@goodun2974]

@@albo1506 I am guessing you might be in Europe where those type of lamps might be somewhat commoner. They are extremely uncommon here in the US; Although I'm sure there will be online sellers selling what they claim to be exact replacements. We have fought that battle with regards to obtaining turntable belts, and an awful lot of sellers are either ignorant or out and out liars. There's also a lot of counterfeit parts coming out of Asia these days and I have seen counterfeit CD transports and counterfeit mosfets and counterfeit STK output IC modules. BTW, I used to read lots of sci-fi as a kid and I vaguely remember an author named Poul Andersen.

[@albo1506]

@@goodun2974 Denmark. These lamps are easily found here in europe. Phillips are Dutch, so no wonder. Never heard of Poul Andersen. There is a sci-fi writer called Poul Anderson, but he’s from your continent.

[@goodun2974]

@@albo1506 , thats the one, I mispelled or misremembered Anderson with an e. Hey, I was reading that stuff 50 years ago!

[@len9518]

Sl-1300 was my first direct drive table, purchased new.

[@haihuachen2627]

1975 ?

[@stofopdenaald132]

Had a lot of crappy and later nice turntables through the years. Two of them stuck with me; the Technics SL 1210 MK2 and AKAI AP 307.

[@VideoArchiveGuy]

Removable headshells add a point of possible bad contact between the headshell and the tonearm and can lead to poorer audio quality. SL-1200s are robust but suffer from "cogging" where the rotation speed isn't quite perfect that can be heard on extended notes.

[@alm5693]

What do you do to let your freshly washed lps air dry after you wipe them off? Do you have a rack that you set them in?

[@musclecarfan74]

I have a 1200 Mk 2 that I have been using since 1994, that my brother sold me for $200, I could have bought a Pioneer model that weighed about as much at a garage sale for $20. I didn't think I needed more than one turntable.

[@life5161]

You don't have to be embarrassed you bought Phil Collins. 😆 Looks like we have the exact same taste in music

[@gjnbouwmeester5860]

I don't like the japanese plastics although the SL1200 is a very nice player and earned its fame... but, being a dutchman i like the Philips more. In the '80's i owned one but gave it away (stupid;-( and bought a cd player. Early 2000's i saw the yard sales with unused turntables and thought to my self, 'i need to get a decent one for the times to come'. So, i bought a near mint Thorens TD2001 for just the right price:-) They are still good value for the money. Later i switched the original tone arm for a new Jelco 750 and that was the best upgrade for this solid plinth turntable. It can compete with best for far less! I play records because they sound more life like (on a good system) than cd's. Thanks for the tour and personal insights of your vinyl journey!

[@Jason-xq4nu]

I certainly have an obsession as I own 12 turntables and 5 record players.

[@gilbertwashburn7095]

I like your video are too many turntables to I have over 1008 are hooked up the systems a lot of them are we starting working I have a garage full at need a lots of work have a great day bye

[@bornagainbornagain6697]

I have to ask what Thorens did you have years ago? My tech in Cambridge MA. has a turntable addiction. I am into speakers too much, but enjoyed the collection.

[@MODAC]

It was the TD-166 mk2 I believe. Thanks

[@markfischer3626]

I'd have stuck with the Empire. I've got two myself, 398 and 698. You have no idea how much engineering and precision manufacturing went into it. I wouldn't trade mine for anything.

[@anthonypalmeri1968]

curious why you don't have any Thorens anymore?

[@carlosoruna7174]

Used to sell audio in the 70s and 80s. And photo.. thorens, technics, ar and sme. Shure v15 , Stanton 681, audio technica. From naks to acuphase and klipsh. Yup big paul dropped into the shop..the golden years. Nak 620 amp that made McIntosh aficionados salivate. No tubes. Lol

[@ianlaker9161]

I have one extremely good turntable (Linn LP 12) and other interests. Photography, cycling and brewing beer anyone? IMO, the Rega is the finest here. Pretty much all of us UK audiophiles have owned one at some point. And it is easy to use, unless you are ridiculously lazy.

[@lucyfuir6386]

Inhave a technics sl23 i got in 98 for 20 bucks in the original box. If it also had an original sales receipt stating the record player cost $170 in 1977

[@donk1822]

You absolutely do not have too many turntables, like that could even be possible :). Like me, you obviously have an understanding wife :). I have a few myself. Goldring Lenco GL75, I use it for carbon fibre brush cleaning of records, rather than do it on the better decks. It has no suspension to speak of, and a 78rpm facility that is most useful when used for that purpose. Also have, in order of sonic preference. Alphason Sonata/HRS100mcs/AT-OC7 Michell Gyrodec/HRS100mcs/AT-OC7 Transcriptors Hydraulic Reference/SME3009/2/Ortofon 2M Black Roksan Xerxes/Linn Ekos/AT-OC7 AR Legend/Rega RB300/AT-F5 If I was in your position, I confess I would sell the lesser models and put the money toward a really good deck, arm and cartridge. No disrespect intended, but perhaps it is time, given your love of records, and music, to have less width, more quality? I sense you would appreciate the difference. I enjoyed looking at your collection, a few bought back memories ;). Stay safe analogue bro. ;)

[@JohnW335andTele]

I have a vintage Sansui turntable that I put a new belt on, but now it plays just a tad bit too fast. Not really a problem, but when I want to play guitar along with the song I have to tune a little differently. How long does it normally take for a new belt to stretch out so that it will play more accurately?

[@MODAC]

Not the belt. Check the manual. (Likely available to download) and find where the fine speed adjustment screws are, and you should be able to fix that issue.

[@jesse1779]

I have 16. Keep looking

[@happy100pro]

I thought I'd be seeing some old Dual or Philips turntables from the 50s/60s... That's vintage to me. Nice video anyways

[@MODAC]

I’ve been mostly finding 1970s and 80s models. I’d like to find an old Dual with an idler drive. Thanks and pls subscribe. Dave.

[@happy100pro]

@@MODAC If you're searching for some Dual or Philips (Lenco, a swiss manufacturer), try some german second hand sites. They often go away for around 50.- Euros. I'd suggest Ebay-Kleinanzeigen for example.

[@mikeday62]

A growing collection is a happy collection. You don't want a lot of junk though.

[@per-henrikpersson1884]

I envy you. That Philips turntable was my dream to own when it came out. But I couldnt aford it when I saw it. So your video made syart searchin for it. A beautyfull completely unique des7gn. Must have it now even if my old Thorens TD-160 baught new MANY years ago. And my 3 new turntables and my "new" Lenco L 75 I baught on the net because I was forced to sell my original to aford to by the Thorens MANY years ago. And as an retired engineer I could realize two other dreams my outh that I couldnt afford - one Revox A77 and one Revox B77. And I still miss my Sansui 555 that I sold to be able to buy my new Harman Kardon top Reciever 1979. Wy have I done that. Because the vintage gear are so beautyfull and the new blacks are so without any design soul. So thanks but now I must search the net for that designbeauty Philips turntable! So I cant talk no more hear.

[@joegiltorp]

Thanks for interesting videos that remind me of my own travel through the Hi-Fi world. Regarding your Philips GA312 record player; it has auto stop, but no arm lift. For the player to actually stop at the end of a record it depends on interaction with the bulbs that light up the touch buttons. If they have been changed (I see a red light for 33 speed where I expected it to be green) that can affect the automatic stop. Nice collection though, enjoy it and keep making videos! Best regards from Johnny in Spain.

[@akimbasir1547]

SL1200 is the model that i wish to have.

[@thisisnev]

A lot of vintage audiophiles seem to be bigoted against Japanese hi-fi brands, yet they didn't come to dominate the market in the 70s by being second-rate.

[@QoraxAudio]

Nah most audiophiles don't like Japanese turntables, because they're direct drive. They believe belt drive is better.

[@kittshigh]

I Have Sony PS 4300 Turntable Works Good But New Mat If You Have One & In Good Condition Let Me Know I Live In USA. Good Video

[@alexandervaneijken7741]

Well Sir,I,ve got four Perhaps the time is ripe for a small select turntable society

[@yorkemar]

Keep the technics

[@elvisway1]

You can't have too many! I only have five.

[@limomangeno]

Yeah I'm just as bad ,I have that SL 1300 bought it new in 1974 for $350 and got a Shure V15 lll for it .NAD 588,Funance 85,Kenwood with the ceramic table,AR 1a,a Marantz, another Technics, there in the attic,dont remember the numbers.I do like that Technics SL1300 n the NAD 588.Im like you always looking ,forget about how many speakers n receivers and amps ,plus 10 cassette players ,2 R to Rs.Noooo 8 trs ,lol.

[@mikefinney423]

Shure V15 carts are fantastic. Legendary quality. I bought a used Dual years ago that had one of those and the original SuperTrackerPlus stylus on it. The seller was unaware of the significance of the cartridge that was installed. It was a, "here, take my money" moment.

[@limomangeno]

The Shure v15 was the first really high end carts...I worked at a stereo warehouse back in 71 and we sold Dual TTs,Garrad,Empire's were the really high end then.When I bought that Technics sl 1300,it was like 2 weeks paid.I had bought a Sony str 7065 John Lennon had the one ,girl them at Crazy Eddie's $350 and used Bose 901s.The Bose were fair traded $575 stands extra. but I got them with the stands and a higher wooden base for like $315 a steal. So I had something nobody but the wealth had a ,$1,000 stereo system...I could have gotten the jbl 100s but they were 500 so the Bose were cheaper. Oh well .I was 22 with a system like that.