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JimShaw · 01-13-2010, 09:32 PM

In about 1/2 hour of the movie Lara Croft Tomb Raider there is a close up of a record player. Does anyone know the make and estimated price? It looks extremely expensive.

Johnny Vinyl · 01-13-2010, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JimShaw

In about 1/2 hour of the movie Lara Croft Tomb Raider there is a close up of a record player. Does anyone know the make and estimated price? It looks extremely expensive.

Can you grab a screeenshot of it?

John

sfmarine · 01-13-2010, 09:38 PM

I'm sure John will know since he is a vinyl guy. I believe the character of Lara Croft had a few bucks and lived in a mansion so I'd imagine it was rather expensive.

Johnny Vinyl · 01-13-2010, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sfmarine

I'm sure John will know since he is a vinyl guy. I believe the character of Lara Croft had a few bucks and lived in a mansion so I'd imagine it was rather expensive.

Yeah, saw the movie years ago, but for some reason I didn't pay much attention to her surroundings! LOL!

John

quirkmanly · 01-13-2010, 09:58 PM

Is this it Jim?

Apparently it is a TEAC VPI HR-X1 and cost $19K a few years back.

Johnny Vinyl · 01-13-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by quirkmanly

Is this it Jim?

Apparently it is a TEAC VPI HR-X1 and cost $19K a few years back.

If that's it, then its a VPI ...HRX I think or something like that....pretty expensive for sure.

EDIT: LOL...didn't see the bottom part of the post....damn I'm a genius! LOL
John

sfmarine · 01-13-2010, 10:46 PM

Wow that thing looks insane lol.

quirkmanly · 01-13-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sfmarine

Wow that thing looks insane lol.

I really don't have the (mainly financial) inclination to get back into vinyl, but the higher end turntables truly are things of beauty.

If I ever win the lottery I will have a custom one built - all steam punk and brass

sfmarine · 01-13-2010, 11:28 PM

haha there ya go. I'm in the same boat. If I had the money, I'd go vinyl but it's an expensive hobby.

JimShaw · 01-14-2010, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by quirkmanly

Is this it Jim?

Apparently it is a TEAC VPI HR-X1 and cost $19K a few years back.

Yes that looks like it. Lara's had a little more white vs chrome on hers but it does look like this one. $19K. Damn, costly isn't it?? With that kind of pricing, speakers must not be needed!!!!!

Psychonaut · 01-14-2010, 12:34 AM

I think it's got a couple of laptop speakers on board.

JimShaw · 01-14-2010, 04:01 AM

It took me awhile to figure how to do this but here is the unit Laura was listening to. It does look a little different then the unit posted above.

Hammie · 01-14-2010, 04:23 AM

That sort of looks like my Clearaudio Statement which is $150K before arm and cartridge.

JimShaw · 01-14-2010, 05:04 AM

$150K before the arm and cartridge????????? I think they should have at least thrown those in.

One question: does it also make coffee?

Hammie · 01-14-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JimShaw

$150K before the arm and cartridge????????? I think they should have at least thrown those in.

One question: does it also make coffee?

I slightly mis-spoke. The Statement is about $125K, Tonearm is about $25K and then the cartridge is abotu $10K.

So, for about the price of a Mercedes S600, you can have this grand turntable.

Johnny Vinyl · 01-14-2010, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by louhamilton

I slightly mis-spoke. The Statement is about $125K, Tonearm is about $25K and then the cartridge is abotu $10K.

So, for about the price of a Mercedes S600, you can have this grand turntable.

The turntable will last forever, the Mercedes....well, maybe if you're lucky it'll last 10 years.

John

JimShaw · 01-14-2010, 03:14 PM

Question:

Other then looking fantastic what more does a $150K turn table do over a turn table that costs $300???

If one say "lasts longer", I can purchase a brand new $300.00 turn table every month for over 41 years for the same $150K

Hammie · 01-14-2010, 03:44 PM

Well, it weighs almost 800 pounds. It has really good components. Dynamically balanced platters. Self leveling tonearm mounts. It uses the same microprocessor that is used in the Mars Rover to control the motor with the most accurate prcision. LCD display.

I read a review once that said this TT could make most people think they are listening to a CD versus an LP. I'm not sure that is necessarily a positive comment, but it was interesting. But then again, for over $150K, it better snuggle with me after we are done.

JimShaw · 01-14-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by louhamilton

But then again, for over $150K, it better snuggle with me after we are done.

That made me laugh, thanks

buckshot · 01-15-2010, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by louhamilton

That sort of looks like my Clearaudio Statement which is $150K before arm and cartridge.

as i vinyl lover whose equipment is much much much much less nice than this i am drooling. slap a pair of boobs on that and i'd marry it. that would be hard to explain to my wife. but damn.

01-13-2010, 09:32 PM	#1
JimShaw Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Menifee, CA 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1069 Trading Score:141	Experts on record players, question... In about 1/2 hour of the movie Lara Croft Tomb Raider there is a close up of a record player. Does anyone know the make and estimated price? It looks extremely expensive.

01-14-2010, 03:14 PM	#17
JimShaw Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Menifee, CA 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1069 Trading Score:141	Question: Other then looking fantastic what more does a $150K turn table do over a turn table that costs $300??? If one say "lasts longer", I can purchase a brand new $300.00 turn table every month for over 41 years for the same $150K Last edited by JimShaw; 01-14-2010 at 04:04 PM.

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01-13-2010, 09:38 PM	#3
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:938 Blu-ray collection:2319 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	I'm sure John will know since he is a vinyl guy. I believe the character of Lara Croft had a few bucks and lived in a mansion so I'd imagine it was rather expensive.

01-13-2010, 09:58 PM	#5
quirkmanly Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:129 Blu-ray collection:278 Trading Score:78	Is this it Jim? Apparently it is a TEAC VPI HR-X1 and cost $19K a few years back.

01-13-2010, 10:46 PM	#7
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:938 Blu-ray collection:2319 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	Wow that thing looks insane lol.

01-13-2010, 11:28 PM	#9
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:938 Blu-ray collection:2319 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	haha there ya go. I'm in the same boat. If I had the money, I'd go vinyl but it's an expensive hobby.

01-14-2010, 12:34 AM	#11
Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	I think it's got a couple of laptop speakers on board.

01-14-2010, 04:01 AM	#12
JimShaw Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Menifee, CA 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1069 Trading Score:141	It took me awhile to figure how to do this but here is the unit Laura was listening to. It does look a little different then the unit posted above.

01-14-2010, 04:23 AM	#13
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	That sort of looks like my Clearaudio Statement which is $150K before arm and cartridge.

01-14-2010, 05:04 AM	#14
JimShaw Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Menifee, CA 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1069 Trading Score:141	$150K before the arm and cartridge????????? I think they should have at least thrown those in. One question: does it also make coffee?

01-14-2010, 03:44 PM	#18
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	Well, it weighs almost 800 pounds. It has really good components. Dynamically balanced platters. Self leveling tonearm mounts. It uses the same microprocessor that is used in the Mars Rover to control the motor with the most accurate prcision. LCD display. I read a review once that said this TT could make most people think they are listening to a CD versus an LP. I'm not sure that is necessarily a positive comment, but it was interesting. But then again, for over $150K, it better snuggle with me after we are done.

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