Honestly not really looking to upgrade at this time. I'm kind of bored of the hobby and my current table annoying me every time I turn it on keeps me from spinning at all. More just curious if that sort of thing still exists and if it does what the investment or barrier to entry would be so I could think about it. Where I'm at I'm probably more likely to buy a CD player and a decent digital set-up right now.
Yes, I've been thinking about that as an option, mainly. I already have hundreds of CDs and have recently begun to buy them again, which I'm finding very enjoyable. I think I'm weirdly nostalgic for how I experienced music as a teen but CDs rule.
I keep my solid state pre amp on all the time. I read that it sounds better after 3 days on. I only turn it off if there is thunder or I leave for an extended time.
I think there are a lot of turntables that you could reasonably expect to last 25+ years. The bigger question is if the companies and parts remain around that long if it's needed. For example, my Ultradeck is ultimately a very simple machine. With minor upkeep, primary lubrication, I fully expect it would easily last that long. The parts I expect to wear out would be the belt, the O ring on the headshell mount, and possibly the motor. But as long as all those parts are available, It should easily last decades.
I don't blame anyone for wanting to take a break from vinyl. Or from audio overall honestly. It can come in go in waves. A good CD player and DAC can be very satisfying, and I keep both in my system. I have several albums on both CD and vinyl, as well the ability to stream. Sometimes it's fun to compare the various formats, and it gives you the option to find which format actually received the best mastering (it's not always vinyl).
I read about them on here a lot, are there any EU dealers for them ?
but they pre charge for shipping and customs so you know the cost upfront.
Thank you, this is exactly what I was looking for. I have a Debut Carbon right now and it has been giving me problems for a while. I know a lateral move like a LP120 or whatever wouldn't last 25 years, and I'm definitely not interested in making one. I like records a lot but in the last year or so, with technical issues, records I've been looking forward to getting for a decade plus having sound issues, etc., there's been very little joy in it for me.
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What are the technical issues you are having ? I'm sure @Mather , @jamieanderson1968 @bdrummond and canuckaudiomart can help and offer up some suggestions for a good local support and a tech for setup and electonics issues.
I'd been having troubles with the motor for several months. It would play fine for a while, and then slow down to an absolute crawl. As you can imagine, that made spinning records very frustrating. I brought it in to a local shop with excellent reviews this summer and they replaced the motor, but said it could be the control board (or something) too. I had no issues after that for about two months, but now the same issue as before is back. I'm going to call them again this week and see what they think, but at the price point I'm not sure how much more it makes sense to sink into repairing it.
The only advice I'd give is to hold on to your records. It's easier to keep them around than hunt them down again in the future if you ever decide to give it another spin.
Was it Ring Audio that you took it to?
Oh, and we have a digital focused thread here if you decide to venture down that gear rabbit hole
www.needlesandgrooves.com
sure sounds like the motor needs replaced to me, but it should be looked at (could be the bearing). I take it, its out of warranty ?
Yeah, they did replace the motor. Since the same issue is back, I'm guessing the motor wasn't actually the problem. I've had the table four years now, so it's long out of warranty, unfortunately.
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