Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/01/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks Frank, you have sort of echoed my thoughts. Gerry Gerry Walden +44 (0)23 8046 3076 or +44 (0)797 287 7932 www.gwpics.com On 4 Jan 2014, at 09:16, Frank Dernie <Frank.Dernie at btinternet.com> wrote: > I never put my turntable away. I used to buy records from time to time in > charity shops but they have become very expensive since listening to LPs > became fashionable again. > Now I just buy CDs which are super value just now IMO. > What format I listen to depends on whether the bit of music I want to > listen to next is on LP, CD or a download (or a DAT or reel-to-reel > tape...) > > FWIW I worked for Garrard back in the 70s and learned quite a lot about > records, playing them and manufacturing them! > If you have loads of LPs you want to listen to, get the deck out again, > though it will probably need a service. > If you don't have loads of records I wouldn't bother. It may even be worth > selling whilst record playing is still high fashion. > Frank D. > > On 4 Jan, 2014, at 07:49, Gerry Walden <gwpics at icloud.com> wrote: > >> Thanks Bob for your thoughts. Maybe I should have made my thoughts a >> little clearer. I am wondering if audio-wise it is worth the effort or >> whether I should now just rely on my fairly extensive CD collection. The >> question is whether there is anything to be really gained with the >> Thorens or whether I am jus getting nostalgic with no purpose. >> >> Gerry >> >> Gerry Walden >> +44 (0)23 8046 3076 or >> +44 (0)797 287 7932 >> www.gwpics.com >> >> On 4 Jan 2014, at 07:02, Bob Shaw <rsphotoimages at comcast.net> wrote: >> >>> Gerry: >>> >>> Keep the Thorens. >>> >>> Depending on the Model, they can fetch a decent price or be used for a >>> good trade. >>> >>> Some here in the US have them rebuilt with state of the art cartridges, >>> belts, sound dampening etc. with superb results. >>> >>> I trade my Thorens plus cash for a Rega P3 which i?m very, very happy >>> with. Ended up popping for a Brio-R integrated amp and Ear headphone >>> amp. >>> >>> Lovely sound either with headphones or through a pair of Klipsch Corner >>> Horns. >>> >>> You can Google Thorens on Audio forums for more insights >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> Bob in Seattle. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Bob Shaw >>> rsphotoimages at comcast.net >>> >>> >>> On Jan 3, 2014, at 10:35 PM, John McMaster <john at mcmaster.co.nz> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Why, or why not? I have never retired my Sondek but have not bought >>>> vinyl for many years (even longer than since I bought film!)...... >>>> >>>> john >>>> ________________________________________ >>>> >>>> Friends >>>> >>>> The question is should I bring my Thorens turntable out of retirement? >>>> >>>> Gerry >>>> >>>> Gerry Walden >>>> +44 (0)23 8046 3076 or >>>> +44 (0)797 287 7932 >>>> www.gwpics.com >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information