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Review 3 of 9
Price Paid:
$169.00
from J&R Music World Summary:
After selling my old component system and
getting into Home Theater I figured just
being able to play CD's would be enough to
hold me over. But something inside said go
back to vinyl, try it out one more time.
My last turntable was pure garbage a model
from Pioneer Circa 1985 and it was as I
said just pure garbage. My reference of
what "Good" vinyl sounds like was limited
due to this fact. But I decided to give
Vinyl another chance, to see what I have
been depriving my ears of.
I looked at the Music Hall MMF1 and it is
a nice table but it seems a bit too simple
for me. I decided to give Technics a shot
and I went for the SL BD-22D the version
sold without the cartridge.
I ordered the BD-22D and the Audio Technica
AT133-LP Cartridge from J&R and I anxiously
awaited the arrival of these goodies. While
I waited I ordered a set of Brass Isolation
Spikes and I made a nice Mirrored Turntable
stand that sits on top of my A/V Rack.
Anyway... The SL BD-22 is one dynamite
Table I honestly can not say enough good
about it. The table it's self is solid and
anti resonant. The detatchable power and
patch cord option is superb if you care
to use good cables, most turntables rarely
come like this!
The Platter is nicely suspended and the
bearing is super smooth. The Belt drive is
also like butter. The T4P Tone Arm seems to
get the job done well (though, user adjustable
Anti-Skate and Tracking would be nice)
The P-Mount system sure makes cartridge
setup a 'snap' pun intended.. You are up
and running in a matter of seconds.
The Strobe-O-Scope is well designed and
easy to view. The FG-Servo motor keeps the
pitch right on the money even after hours
of playing.
No hokey Automatic features, the semi auto
features it does have, work without touching
the tone arm during playback.
And did I mention this thing just looks
too sweet? It's a sharp looking and a good
functioning table.. And the price is RIGHT!
Mate this table with the AT133-LP Cartridge
from Audio Technica and be prepared for
pure sonic bliss.. Hear the full frequency
spread with no fatigue... Strengths:
Attractive Style, Heavy Construction, Strobe, Semi Auto Operation, T4P Tonearm, Aluminum Platter, Anti Resonant Chasis. Weaknesses:
Anti-Skate and Tracking should be user adjustable. Similar Products Used:
Pioneer Belt Drive table
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