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Old 02-04-2018, 09:51 AM
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Default Luxman PD-171A Turntable

I am seriously considering this TT. Just wondering if any AA members own one and could share their impressions.
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Greg, it is unlikely that you will find much feedback on a Luxman turntable. For the money, chances are there is perhaps more performance to be had going with the usual brands focused on such products, of course with diminishing returns taken into consideration. I’m sure the Luxman is a good turntable and those that do own them with the rest of Luxman gear for obvious “complete system” approach are happy and could not care less if some other turntable sounds a bit better. Much like the McIntosh table, you will find plenty of them with McIntosh owners but probably not one without the rest of the gear.
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Luxman was always a DD TT maker. Think they should stick with that. We need a good $7K DD TT.
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Thanks Serge and Glenn. I found a few articles on the web. Having seen this TT up-front and personal, it's a beauty.
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Thanks Serge and Glenn. I found a few articles on the web. Having seen this TT up-front and personal, it's a beauty.
Greg, looking forward to your impressions! I'm also curious.
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Greg, looking forward to your impressions! I'm also curious.
It would look REALLY nice with a "certain amp"!!
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It would look REALLY nice with a "certain amp"!!
No doubt!
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Luxman was always a DD TT maker. Think they should stick with that. We need a good $7K DD TT.
if they can make one better than the Technics at that price point(which I doubt) than yes. As I stated in one of Serge's threads, doing it again, I'd buy this one and call it a day ...............

http://www.technics.com/us/products/...-sl-1200g.html
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if they can make one better than the Technics at that price point(which I doubt) than yes. As I stated in one of Serge's threads, doing it again, I'd buy this one and call it a day ...............

http://www.technics.com/us/products/...-sl-1200g.html
Here is a good example of diminishing returns in audio. Michael Fremer comparing the SL-1200G to a $120k Continuum Caliburn. Obviously he is vehemently trying to point out the differences in sound but you be the judge...

https://youtu.be/qY9YYkqW8ng
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Here is a good example of diminishing returns in audio. Michael Fremer comparing the SL-1200G to a $120k Continuum Caliburn. Obviously he is vehemently trying to point out the differences in sound but you be the judge...

https://youtu.be/qY9YYkqW8ng
Too funny! Not far from the truth either.
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