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Been tempted with a tt for some time now but dont want to blow a stack in case I dont get on with it, but don't want a cheapie as its got to go head to head with my 2k+ dcp.

Today I have seen a Heybrook TT2 with original arm and new ortofon 10?? cart for £90. It looks like an LP12 rip off and has a fully suspended chasis and cover. I also guess if I get into it, it could be improbed upon with arm/cart/rewire not sure about motor?

I assume it will outperform a £100 prject? Its condition is ok and I reckon would come up like new with a little TLC.
 
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If you want to pitch stability to be close to CD quality, I'd reccomend spending a little more.

A well looked after Thorens would be a good bet. Nearer 150 though.

The emporium's got about 3 old Thorens in. I can't remember the best model numbers. Im sure someone will chip in.

There was someone on here selling one too.

I think they're great for the money.

Even that wont sound much if you dont have a decent phono stage.
 
Hi,

If the Heybrook is in good nick, go for it. The Heybrook was a fine deck from the 80s. It was built like an LP12. The sound quality will beat a £100 project. I think the Heybrook arm was made by Helius. I have heard and seen these with Linn and Rega arms. £90 is a bargain. If you don't like you will get your money back on ebay.

Like a number of deck, there is a good tweak element to it. The heybrooks had a power supply option but you could fit one the power supplies on offer like the Heed/project.

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The Heybrok was a very good deck, but massive improvments could be made by using the external power supply from the Hi-Fi News Accesories club. There was a version specific for the Heybrook. Check with HFNRR to see if they are still available.

If the motor is in good condition I would bet that with the power supply it would see off most of today's TT's upto £4-500.00.

Ken
 
Does anybody know of a good source of serviced turntables like this which are not over priced? I have been very unlucky in the past so I don't want to buy a TT from ebay.

My Project seems very hard to replace.
 
I'd recommend a Systemdek IIX 900 which can be had complete with RB250 / 300 for under £200-250.

They are tough as old boots a doddle to set up and spares can be had from Audio Note. There are also a number of upgrades readily available and a good one is a very nice bit of kit.

I can understand your ebay issues but if you see one within collection distance I'm sure there are a few of us here than can give you some pointers on avoiding a duffer.

Put a dynavector DV10X or goldring 1042 on one and you have a deck that will compete with decent modern decks.
 
Think I'm going to go for it I don't want to spend more than £100 as I dont have much vinyl, what I do have is from 17+ years ago. Will it be a pig to set up? The only one I had was part of a midi system and fully auto. A thorens at £150-180 although not sounding much is double this price.
 
I had a Heybrook TT2 and I thought it was to be my last turntable, it came with a Linn basik arm,gave it up for digital late 80's. A few months ago got the itch again and bought an older Thorens 125 mk11, refurbished it, new plinth, polished bearing,damping,etc. Bought a Denon DL103, and enjoying the hell out of it, much more than I ever remember. Just got my new Rega RB300 arm to replace the original arm. Great project,great music.

Bob
 
Used to own a Pro-ject Classic.
Very nice... but wanted an even better TT.

So after some 6 months+ of searching I got a mint LP12 off eBay, with arm, cart, etc.. for ~£500.
 
Ken said:
The Heybrok was a very good deck, but massive improvments could be made by using the external power supply from the Hi-Fi News Accesories club. There was a version specific for the Heybrook. Check with HFNRR to see if they are still available.
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What? The Flutterbuster? It totally transformed my Rega :)

BTW, to my ears, my Planar 3 outperforms all the £1000ish CDPs I've heard, and a few that are more expensive; hell, even a NAD533 murders a half-decent mid-price CDP :)
 
Not bought it as I have sold the nu vista so no longer have a phono stage :(
I have no amp at all at the moment :(
 

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