I have also had satisfying dealings with Kevin, bought a pre-amp from him

joe salerno


Tom Fine wrote:
> Hi Paul:
>
> If you can go slightly but not much higher, I _highly_ recommend the
> KAB-modified Technics 1200:
> http://www.kabusa.com/m1200.htm
>
> Kevin (KAB) is the man! He does great work and you call up you get him
> and deal with him directly. If you can stretch the wallet, get the fluid
> damping.
>
> The nice thing about one of these tables is that it does all three
> speeds well, you have a standard headshell and it's very easy to align a
> cartridge with the included alignment tool, and the speed accuracy is
> legendary. Plus, with your 78's, there's a pitch-varience that I think
> covers most of the odd "78"-ish speeds.
>
> One man's opinions, etc. I have one of these tables and like it very much.
>
> -- Tom Fine
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mahern, Paul Cantwell"
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> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 4:52 PM
> Subject: [ARSCLIST] Turntable
>
>
> Hello Everyone,
>
> I am looking for a new turntable for home use. Does anyone have
> recommendations? I can spend about $500.00 - needs to play at 78 rpm.
>
> Thanks - Paul Mahern
>