List of Turntable Manufacturers

[Riff Magnum]

Originally Posted by BluRayFred

Or, you could use something like this: http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com...LAID=234004056

Which is only one of several brands to choose from.

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Transferring all my vinyl would be a daunting task to say the least. So much so that i'm not sure i even wanna bother.
So, if i understand this device correctly, you just plug the TT into it and then run that straight to your computer?

[FreddieFerric]

Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Transferring all my vinyl would be a daunting task to say the least. So much so that i'm not sure i even wanna bother.
So, if i understand this device correctly, you just plug the TT into it and then run that straight to your computer?

I think so. I suspect that you would need some sort of recording software or mixing software in your computer though. Not sure about that, or what specifically you would need.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Found another TT. The official website doesn't seem to work, so I've linked you to the Canadian/US Distributor.....This distributor also carries other lines and has retail pricing for both the Canada and the U.S. Gotta love that.

Here is the Unison Research GIRO:

UnisonResearchGiro_TopViewjpg.jpg

John

[Johnny Vinyl]

Here's another addition: The Mystere TT from Lumin White USA.

lumen white TT.jpg

John

[DougMac]

Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Transferring all my vinyl would be a daunting task to say the least. So much so that i'm not sure i even wanna bother.
So, if i understand this device correctly, you just plug the TT into it and then run that straight to your computer?

The USB turntables are generally not well regarded. The electronics and ADC's aren't high enough quality to provide you with really good results. You can do better for not much more buy buying a good used table and cart, a phono pre-amp, good ones sell for as little as $100 and a good sound card, such as the M-Audio, which goes for another $100.

Transferring is definitely a daunting task. I've got >3,000 LP's, 1,500 45's and 4,000 78's. My strategy is to only transfer rare records that aren't available on CD or Rhapsody. It takes a minimum of 45 minutes per record. If you need to do some basic restoration you're looking at an hour or more.

What time I have available is normally spent on 78's. They require more extensive restoration efforts once transferred. I use software from DC Art, which is also used by libraries and other archive and restoration facilities, including the Library of Congress.

They key to a good transfer, no matter the source, is to start with a clean record. I have a DIY vacuum record cleaning machine, it's the only way to get them really clean.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by DougMac

The USB turntables are generally not well regarded. The electronics and ADC's aren't high enough quality to provide you with really good results. You can do better for not much more buy buying a good used table and cart, a phono pre-amp, good ones sell for as little as $100 and a good sound card, such as the M-Audio, which goes for another $100.

Transferring is definitely a daunting task. I've got >3,000 LP's, 1,500 45's and 4,000 78's. My strategy is to only transfer rare records that aren't available on CD or Rhapsody. It takes a minimum of 45 minutes per record. If you need to do some basic restoration you're looking at an hour or more.

What time I have available is normally spent on 78's. They require more extensive restoration efforts once transferred. I use software from DC Art, which is also used by libraries and other archive and restoration facilities, including the Library of Congress.

They key to a good transfer, no matter the source, is to start with a clean record. I have a DIY vacuum record cleaning machine, it's the only way to get them really clean.

I've never been truly happy with the various programs I've used, although some are better than others. I'm intrigued by the program you use - DCArt32, and had a quick look at it. How satisfied are you with its performance? Like you, I have a sizeable collection, although I never got into 45's and only have a few 78's.

John

[Johnny Vinyl]

Found another today:

http://bergmannaudio.com/site/21581.htm

John

[btf1980]

Originally Posted by John72953

Found another TT. The official website doesn't seem to work, so I've linked you to the Canadian/US Distributor.....This distributor also carries other lines and has retail pricing for both the Canada and the U.S. Gotta love that.

Here is the Unison Research GIRO:

Attachment 8470

John

This looks like a modified Clearaudio Emotion, with a Satisfy tonearm.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by btf1980

This looks like a modified Clearaudio Emotion, with a Satisfy tonearm.

That's what I thought as well.

John

[Big Daddy]

John,

I found another one for you.

Artemis Labs:
http://www.artemislabs.com/SA-1-Turntable.html

[FreddieFerric]

Keep diggin' guys, you're doing good!

BTW John, that Bergman looks particularly sweet! In light of my recent expenditures, however, it appears I'll have to pass.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

John,

I found another one for you.

Artemis Labs:
http://www.artemislabs.com/SA-1-Turntable.html

Thanks BD! That makes TT #105! I'm having problems updating the list in the first post. I tried 3 times and it keeps coming back with a "database error" comment.

Originally Posted by BluRayFred

Keep diggin' guys, you're doing good!

BTW John, that Bergman looks particularly sweet! In light of my recent expenditures, however, it appears I'll have to pass.

Hey Fred,

That is pretty sweet for sure. I love the minimalist look!

John

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by John72953

Thanks BD! That makes TT #105! I'm having problems updating the list in the first post. I tried 3 times and it keeps coming back with a "database error" comment.

John

I updated the list. The database error is not your fault. They have added a new spam filter to the site. It checks all the links. Since there are over 100 links in this thread, it runs out of time and gives an error. It appears that the spam filter is hurting us more than the spammers.

You need to send a PM to Iceman and report it. I had the same problem last week and could not edit and save any of my stickies. It got fixed after a couple of days.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

I updated the list. The database error is not your fault. They have added a new spam filter to the site. It checks all the links. Since there are over 100 links in this thread, it runs out of time and gives an error. It appears that the spam filter is hurting us more than the spammers.

You need to send a PM to Iceman and report it. I had the same problem last week and could not edit and save any of my stickies. It got fixed after a couple of days.

Thanks BD. Will PM Iceman!

I can imagine you must have been a little confused/frustrated by not being able to update your stickies. Nice to see that there is a work-around for it.

John

[DougMac]

Originally Posted by John72953

I've never been truly happy with the various programs I've used, although some are better than others. I'm intrigued by the program you use - DCArt32, and had a quick look at it. How satisfied are you with its performance? Like you, I have a sizeable collection, although I never got into 45's and only have a few 78's.

John

John,
Sorry I didn't see your question before now.

I've been using DiamondCut's DC Art products for years. Each succeeding version has added significant features and improved restoration results. I've tried other products and I have yet to find one I like better.

There's always a tension between ease of use and the ability to change parameters to generate the best possible results. The newer versions of DCArt, especially DC6 and DC7, have added some "EZ" routines that provide great results on 95-98% of the records you have. If, however, you have a particularly difficult record, you can use the "expert" filters and configure the settings to restore. I have a misused copy of "Bo Diddly Is a Lover" that has a couple of cuts I especially like. It took a little extra effort, more than is available in simpler programs, to clean it up. DC7 has a new "narrow crackle" filter than came in especially handy.

I use it primarily for 78's which typically require a lot more restoration effort. This is when multiple passes with the expert filters really help. These filters can be chained in a "macro". This not only saves time, but avoids multiple FFT conversions which may affect quality. A new extremely helpful tool is the new virtual phono pre-amp. I transcribe using a flat phono pre-amp. This allows me to apply the correct EQ to my 78's. I can also apply RIAA EQ in the digital domain, which avoids any problems of non-linearity which can haunt analog RIAA EQ circuits.

You mention you've not been truly happy with products you've tried. What were you unhappy with?

[Big Daddy]

John,

I found another one for you. I am not sure if we should put it under Sakura Systems or 47 Laboratory. The turntable is called Koma.

[*]Sakura Systems (47 Laboratory):
http://www.sakurasystems.com/products/koma.html

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

John,

I found another one for you. I am not sure if we should put it under Sakura Systems or 47 Laboratory. The turntable is called Koma.

[*]Sakura Systems (47 Laboratory):
http://www.sakurasystems.com/products/koma.html

Nice looking TT BD, and I love the out-of-the-box thinking and deployment of the belt mechanism.

I thought I PM'd iceman about the database errors I was getting, and if I did he hasn't gotten around to it yet. Can you add the TT under Sakura Systems (47 Laboratory) as you suggested, and I'll PM iceman again later.

Thanks,

John

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by John72953

Nice looking TT BD, and I love the out-of-the-box thinking and deployment of the belt mechanism.

I thought I PM'd iceman about the database errors I was getting, and if I did he hasn't gotten around to it yet. Can you add the TT under Sakura Systems (47 Laboratory) as you suggested, and I'll PM iceman again later.

Thanks,

John

I agree. It is a beautiful turntable. I added it to the list.

[Big Daddy]

John,

I found another hidden beauty. These hidden turntables are attracted to me.

Dynavector:
http://www.dynavector.com/products/t...e/e_dv500.html

If you are still having trouble with the spam fileter, I will add it to the list.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Hi BD!

They sure seem to be attracted to you, but hey....as long as the list grows it's all good! And yeah, can you please add it? Thanks

John

PS~ I forgot to PM iceman the other day. I'll do so right now.

EDIT: PM sent