Posted by Allen on 01/04/08 18:04

Arny Krueger wrote:
> "ChairmanOfTheBored" <RUBored@crackasmile.org> wrote in
> message news:l43sn31gahsmt0hrglbnsdeqbiuj0hi39s@4ax.com
>> On 3 Jan 2008 14:02:35 -0500, kludge@panix.com (Scott
>> Dorsey) wrote:
>>
>>> Yes, and the bad part about it is that they are such
>>> cheap junk, and so many people are using them believing
>>> that this is the best they can get out of LPs. We have
>>> a whole generation of kids now who think the Shure M44
>>> is the best cartridge you can buy.
>
> Again, a current M44 is probably a thing of beauty compared to what you get
> in a $129 USB turntable.
>
>> Actually, there are a few models out that use state of
>> the art turntable elements. They run about $5k or more
>> each. 1.5" thick quartz platters... Pretty well decked
>> out.
>
> There's no reason why a 1.5" quartz platter provides a unique advantage for
> playing LPs unless you are blinded by pretty toys and hype.
>
>
>
And if ant people own it they also probably buy a bunch of green marker
pens.
Allen

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