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daddymicks

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is this a good turntable?
« on: 23 Jul 2008, 03:36 pm »
hi guys,

is DENON DP-790 a good turntable?
im just a newbie and planning to try the sound of vinyls and turntable has to offer  :D


thanks
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Jampot

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Re: is this a good turntable?
« Reply #1 on: 23 Jul 2008, 08:19 pm »
If the money is right, grab it!

See here-

http://www.vinylengine.com/library/denon/dp-790.shtml

Lots more to read here -

http://www.google.co.uk/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGLG,GGLG:2005-42,GGLG:en&q=denon+dp%2d790

You know there is no escape if you go through this door :thumb:

Jim
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lonewolfny42

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« Reply #2 on: 24 Jul 2008, 12:16 am »
Hello Jim....

How is your Denon TT doing ? Guess its back in the UK now....

I still remember it from your NY Mini Rave....it was really in good shape....sounded nice... 8)

Here's another TT to look into....ever see this one...... :wink:

                     Chris

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Jampot

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« Reply #3 on: 25 Jul 2008, 05:27 pm »
Did you take the plunge Daddymicks?

Definitely an improvement on the one Lonewolfny linked to :lol:

Nope, the Denon is still being enjoyed in Rye, Chris. I don't think Ruth and Andy will be back to the UK until at least next year.

Of course Ruth is expecting their first child soon so perhaps if it is a boy Andy could invest in a Lego TT for him :thumb:

We were over briefly at the end of June and gave the Denon some welly. Fleetwood Mac in particular as we saw Stevie Nicks at the (Jones?) Beach Theatre 8)

Jim
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lonewolfny42

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« Reply #4 on: 26 Jul 2008, 03:57 am »
Jampot....
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Of course Ruth is expecting their first child soon so perhaps if it is a boy Andy could invest in a Lego TT for him...

Congrats Grandpa Jim....and all the best to Ruth and Andy.... :beer:

                             Chris
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daddymicks

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Re: is this a good turntable?
« Reply #5 on: 27 Jul 2008, 02:59 pm »
hi guys,

still thinking about it.... :D
the guy is selling it to me for around 100 dollars and the cart is not yet included 
what kind of cart can i use for this TT?


thanks :D


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Jampot

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« Reply #6 on: 27 Jul 2008, 09:08 pm »
Yikes - a hundred bucks :green:

And your still thinking about it :o

Seriously, if it hasn't been knocked about then $100is a a very low price. The link I gave describes the tone arm as 'universal' so possibly not the strongest part of the combo. I haven't downloaded the manual from Vinyl Engine but that will very likely give some extra info about it. Worth doing as the arm / cartridge compatability can be crucial.

Lots of recommendations in other threads here in the Vinyl Circle. A very popular in the last 18 months or so was the Audio Technica 440MLa but it has got expensive (used to be around $80 - Needle Doctor is now asking $199).

It should be possible to buy a reasonable cartridge to get going for under $100.

Do you need to budget for a phono stage or does your present amp have a phono input?

Where is every one around here?

Wayner, TCG, anyone?
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