Re: [ARSCLIST] transcription turntable

[Art Shifrin <goldens2@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Dave,

What are the feature / function differences between the SP10MK11 and the SP
15?

Best Regards
Art Shifrin

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Meyers" <audio101@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2003 11:27 PM
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] transcription turntable


> A Technics Sp-15 turntable on a custome base with a SME 3012R arm will
> work perfectly, I have set many of these up and have had many excellent
> reports.
>
>  I currently have a Technics SP-15 motor unit for sale for 275.00 Plus
> shipping and I have custome made bases starting at 200.00
>
>
>
> Dave Meyers
> Overkill audio inc
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List
> [mailto:ARSCLIST@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Steven C. Barr
> Sent: Friday, December 12, 2003 9:58 PM
> To: ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] transcription turntable
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave Radlauer" <Dradjazz@xxxxxxx>
> > In a message dated 12/11/03 10:25:29 PM, LISTSERV@xxxxxxx writes:
> >
> > << The unit does not have to be exclusively for 33 1/3 16" =
> > transcriptions and could serve as a multi purpose back up turntable.
> > We = do not wish to invest in high end equipment for the limited use
> > it will = get and for the level of source material quality.  The discs
>
> > we have are = in near pristine condition with many of their original
> > radio scripts = included. >>
> >
> > You are probably not going to find a turntable that accepts 16" discs
> short
> > of a professional  quality broadcast turntable such as Technics,
> Panasonic, SME
> >  -- new or used at about $1,000.00 or more.  And you should look at
> > what stylus and preamp will provide adequate sound quality.  I presume
>
> > you
> intend to
> > transfer these discs to some high resolution digital format for long
> > term storage, and/or reference access.
> As a non-expert, could he (or whomever) not acquire a vintage turntable
> with a platter and arm spacing configured for 16" discs, and install a
> modern arm, which could be lengthened if required, that being a simple
> structural modification? Steven C. Barr
>