SL3300

[alexg]

Somebody is offering me a good condition SL3300 without cartridge for 2K.

Would this be a good starter turntable?

Thanks.

[arnoldc]

I'll get this over a Goldring at the same price.

[alexg]

I'll get this over a Goldring at the same price.

Thanks ArnoldC.

I need to audition this turntable and I need to get a cartridge. I don't want to splurge on a cartridge (tried to borrow from my friends, but the two friends I have who is into vinyls does not have spares).

What brand and model should I buy? Something decent enough for me to evaluate the TT, and will not dent my wallet.

[arnoldc]

You can borrow my Audio Technica CN5625AL or Clearaudio Aurum Alpha.

They are both happy at 2g tracking force. The Clearaudio would like a deadlock in anti-skate.

Send a messenger.

If you wish to buy, the Shure M44-7 is about 2K I believe (from Audiophile).

[alexg]

You can borrow my Audio Technica CN5625AL or Clearaudio Aurum Alpha.

They are both happy at 2g tracking force. The Clearaudio would like a deadlock in anti-skate.

Send a messenger.

If you wish to buy, the Shure M44-7 is about 2K I believe (from Audiophile).

Ok thanks. Will PM or text you, and thank you very much for your offer.

BTW, are the Stantons any good?

[arnoldc]

While I don't have experience with them, they don't get my interest because they're for DJ use (I'm not generalizing ok, the M44-7 is also for DJ use) and you'd rather get something useful for "normal" use.

[alexg]

You can borrow my Audio Technica CN5625AL or Clearaudio Aurum Alpha.

They are both happy at 2g tracking force. The Clearaudio would like a deadlock in anti-skate.

Send a messenger.

If you wish to buy, the Shure M44-7 is about 2K I believe (from Audiophile).

Thanks for the offer, I decided to get a "cheapie" Shure M92E, I am too scared to mount somebody else's cartridge on a turntable, accidents do happen. Last year, I broke an Ortofon when I accidentally stepped on it (I did not know it fell on the floor).

Thanks for the generous offer!