Dear David, just to put some correction here: there are no such thing as Technics "DJ model" turntable. If it is talk about SL-1200 it is model fully developed as part of their Hi-Fi program, and later accepted by DJ community because of its solid, almost indestructible built. Best wishes, Milan ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Seubert" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 11:41 PM Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Turntable Recommendation ? > If you can locate a Technics SL1015 R&B (Radio and Broadcast) you might > consider that as a step up from the Technics DJ models. We bought a used > one last year for a little over $1000. It's three speed and pitch is > adjustable in .1% increments. > > I had unlimited money, I'd buy an EMT 950. > > David Seubert > UCSB > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tom Diamant > Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 10:54 AM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: [ARSCLIST] Turntable Recommendation ? > > The three speed turntable of the Arhoolie Foundation has died and I don't > know if it's repairable. We're looking for a good replacement. > Here's what we need. > 1. Three speed > 2. Variable pitch > 3. Sturdy (we use it every day, all day long) 4. good specs (low rumble, > low wow & flutter) 5. Although we have yet to have a use for a turntable > that can play 16 inch transcriptions, it perhaps might be something we > would look at. > 6. Not insanely expensive! > > I'm sure many of you know more about this than I do, so any recommendation > would be appreciated. > Tom Diamant > Arhoolie foundation > >