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kirstysdad

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Increasingly, due to changed circumstances and changing hearing/increasing tinnitus, I can't quite appreciate my kit as I used to do.
I am not going deaf, they have assured me!!!!
I could do with going to a streaming source and to downgrade my turntable(s) because I can't tell the difference anymore.
So there's a LP12/Syrinx PU3 and a Technics SL150/SME3009. I have a basic Golding catridge that I will keep.
Naim NAC72S plus HiCap (and an Avondale power amp that I might hold onto for now 'cos it's really loud and I'm not going deaf!!)

This is to provoke a discussion/interest, as I am struggling to know how to price anything and when I have tried to advertise in the past I just give up. I was once a big enthusiast, worked in a hifi dealers, but...

I am looking for:
Bluesound Node thing, I guess, unless anyone can suggest better (I see Wiim in the news?)
Perhaps a simple Rega T/t?
Preamp with m/m phono stage.

Any suggestions, or advice is much appreciated. I just want to simplify and enjoy my music.
 
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On the Shropshire-Powys border.
Happy to travel a bit as appreciate I'm almost in the middle of nowhere.
 
keithsnaim said:
How old is the LP12 and what spec, this will help with the value.
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It's late 1980 just prior to the Nirvana upgrade.
Black bearing, sprung hinged clear lid although the plinth is stamped internally as 1979 so still has the lid prop stop.
I bought it in 1993 from a Linn dealer in Bristol and the late Bob Griffin of Griffin Audio, Birmingham put a Valhalla board into it (receipted).
Perhaps 20 years ago the rubber grommets etc. were replaced...
Other than oil changes it is unmodified.
It keeps a steady 33 1/3 rpm. Has a 45 pulley adapter.
Has a Linn mount/sized armboard that has a Syrinx PU3 on it.
 
It seems to me that it's down to how much you are willing to accept if you go down the sale route. I personally have Syrinx PU3 on my turntable. It's in pristine condition and much sought after, I also have its original box with everything that the arm came with. I personally would not let it go for much less than £700. The LP12 may be worth around £550, but then again I may be way off the mark under the current vinyl resurgence.
 
I’d suspect you’d get more for the LP12 if it’s working well.

I have a Node thingy and a dac thingy if you fancy a straight purchase.
 
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