Hardbopjazz Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 Are there any companies that are still making turntables that play 78'? Quote
Clunky Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 Are there any companies that are still making turntables that play 78'? Project do a TT that plays 33/45/78, Rega do the P78 which plays only 78s Get a second hand Lenco 75 like I did recently, sounds very good indeed . They are very heavy and the original arm is rubbish , replace it with an inexpensive Linn arm ( Basik or LVV etc) and you're done. I use an Ortofon cart. that takes interchangeable stylii for 78 and 33/45s. Works extremely well. Lot cheaper and probably better than a project. Quote
jazztrain Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 I got one several years ago from KAB: http://www.kabusa.com/slbd78.htm Are there any companies that are still making turntables that play 78'? Quote
porcy62 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 This one has 78 rpm speed, among other rocket science's things. Quote
jeffcrom Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 Just to throw in my .02 worth: when I decided I had to have a 78 turntable I looked at new ones online, but decided to go with a 40-year-old Miracord that a local audio store had. I've been happy with it, especially after having my audio guy give it a "tune up" and replace the audio cables. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 Still using an old Dual 1219 as a dedicated 78 player. Quote
BeBop Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 Still using an old Dual 1219 as a dedicated 78 player. The wise thing about the dedicated approach is being able to install the correct stylus for 78 play; do swapping in and out, or living with something meant for LPs. Quote
AmirBagachelles Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 A late 70s/80s low-end Thorens might be an idea, those will track anything. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 Still using an old Dual 1219 as a dedicated 78 player. The wise thing about the dedicated approach is being able to install the correct stylus for 78 play; do swapping in and out, or living with something meant for LPs. Geez, I never thought of that. Quote
Hardbopjazz Posted June 26, 2009 Author Report Posted June 26, 2009 Thanks for all the information. I have to see what's in my budget. There was a yard sale two weeks ago. Some had past away and the children were sell many things. I picked up a good 35 78s for $15 Some which I have as CDs but I would like to give listen to them in the original format. I never realized there is just one track per side. Quote
papsrus Posted July 2, 2009 Report Posted July 2, 2009 Check out these babies! I would love to listen to one of these. Quote
porcy62 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Posted July 2, 2009 What the... Actually this TT does it, in some ways. http://jcverdiervalvevinyl.online.fr/plati...V.html#levitate Quote
Jazzmoose Posted July 18, 2009 Report Posted July 18, 2009 Anybody familiar with this? At that price, I'm sure it's a crappy turntable, but it sure would be convenient since it looks like "that day when I can afford the system I really want" will probably occur about three decades after I die... Quote
Alexander Posted July 18, 2009 Report Posted July 18, 2009 This one has 78 rpm speed, among other rocket science's things. Dear Christ, that thing is sexy! Quote
Alexander Posted July 18, 2009 Report Posted July 18, 2009 Check out these babies! I would love to listen to one of these. I wonder if you could modify one of these babies with a modern tonearm/stylus. The problem with the old Victrola-type machines is that they used steel needles and steel needles EAT 78s. Quote
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