Hi all:

My father has put away his turntable and dismantled his old HiFi seperates/speakers from the 80s because they do not go with modern decoration.

I would get him a B&O turntable but think we/he will be faced with the same problem. I would therefore like to get him one of those ones that has a stone/stone looking base  and just the tone arm. You know, like a circular chopping board but thicker. I am not really into vynl myslef and I only saw one recently in a branch of Seven Oaks. I guess that a number of high-end manufacturers make them but I was wondering if anyone has any ball park figures for these either new and/or second life and whether they are any good?

Thanks

Graham 

Graham do you mean these type Turntables? If so, all I can say is they are very expensive new and I would think they tend to hold their price used too.

Craig

Hi:

Yes like those but they look slightly more complicated than the other ones I have seen. I gather those ones are a couple of grand each at least? 

Yes, they are around that price I believe. Dread to think how much a cartridge is.

Craig

The good thing about a lot of these style of turntables is that they use a universal style cartridge mount so you could always start of with a cheap cartridge and upgrade it when funds allow!

If you are looking for a decent secondhand turntable I recommend contacting Walrus Systems in London a call....they usually have a range of secondhand turntables available!

Maybe these??

http://www.project-audio.com/

One of the later Beosystems in white could be a decent option, the design will have dated less than many designs from that period. He could then add some modern B&O active speakers such as a pair of Lab 4000's.

Simon

The Project RPM6 and RPM9 are both fantastic decks and would suit your needs. The RPM 6.1SB is generally around £550 or thereabouts.

Project make a good product IMO, I have a Debut III which I use with my BS3000. Also use one of their pre amps too.

Craig