marantz record player

[ndrwcn]

i have been given an old marantz 6025 record player- is this worth using? it needs a new needle, but otherwise appears to be fully functional.
thanks,
andrew

[aaharvel]

Originally posted by ndrwcn
i have been given an old marantz 6025 record player- is this worth using? it needs a new needle, but otherwise appears to be fully functional.
thanks,
andrew

Any old Marantz is worth using.
With the exception of McIntosh they still have the best looking gear regardless of age- and if all it needs is a new needle, then what are you waiting for? :)

[Toxis]

get a needle and enjoy. Even if you dont' like it, I'm sure you can sell it for the price you paid for the needle.

[Dennis Gardner]

If it has a 30 year old cartridge in it, splurge about $60 on Shure MX-97xE. You won't regret the choice.



Shure Cartridge (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006I5SB/002-2216323-1772056?v=glance&s=electronics&n=13436131)

[ndrwcn]

where do i buy a new needle, such as a Shure MX-97xE?
thanks,
andrew

[Dennis Gardner]

Amazon Shure Cartridge (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006I5SB/002-2216323-1772056?v=glance&s=electronics&n=13436131)

This cartridge is about 80 % of the quality of the $150 15 series that Shure has made for so long. It has an adjustable record brush that can help with tough to track recordings also. It is one of the best values in analog audio.

[aaharvel]

that's very helpful advice Dennis. Maybe I should talk to you about modifying my poor-man's Audio Technica. :D

[SDA SRS 1.2]

Still have my original 6350Q turntable with a Shure V-15 Type III cartridge - purchased new in 1978 and still going strong! Enjoy the Marantz! :)

Robbie

[George Grand]

If the drive belt on that sucker has never been replaced, you definitely want to get one of those. The old ones will turn into a black, sludge-like affair which will be a bitch to clean off the platter, pulleys and shaft.

I like these people a lot. Fair prices on both products AND shipping. www.Garage-A-Records.com

George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)

[heiney9]

+1 on the Shure cartridge....I still have a 10 year old V-15R-III and it still sound great. Though the last 4-5 years it's gotten hardly any playing time.

H9