[paul packer]

On Thu, 07 Sep 2006 13:49:29 +0200, Sander deWaal
wrote:


Many early Pioneer models, like the PL12, PL15 etc. were belt-driven.
However, their age means they will need some maintenance, e.g. on
bearings and at least replacing the belt.
Also, many suspended sub-chassis tables like AR, Thorens, but also
Linn, will have weakened springs that need replacement and careful
adjustment.

Also, the arms on those older Pioneers were no more than barely
adequate IMO.
You won't be able to get all the advantages a modern MC cart can
offer, and some arms just won't work with them (too heavy, too much
bearing friction, course adjustments , etc.)

Ah, the joys of turntables. Takes me back..back to where I don't wish
to go.

Were they really so much better than CD? I've just been listening to
some CDs transcribed from LPs, and they don't sound as good as the
last few regular CDs I've bought. It's all a hoax, isn't it? I mean,
yes, CDs sounded dire in '82 and for years afterwards, but most sound
pretty good now to my ears. Are they really so bad you have to start
replacing bearings and springs in ancient old turntables that should
have been buried in the backyard years ago?