Marantz sold many different turntable models in the 1970s, but most were built to cater to audiophiles on a budget. Sauck says that for the 6300, the company sought to elevate its image and its sonics by collaborating with (or perhaps just borrowing ideas from) turntable specialists Micro Seiki. The result was a turntable he describes as Marantz’s “top dog,” with a much higher quality platter, direct-drive motor and tonearm than those found on the company’s other models.
“This one really broke the mold for Marantz,” Sauck says. “Everything about it is top-notch.” I have to add that I was really impressed with the quality of the 6300 Innovative Audio had in stock during my visit. In fact, I think it’s this exact model I once lusted after as a teen hanging out in the hi-fi store in Littleton, Colorado’s Southglenn Mall.
Of course, I couldn’t afford one then, but I easily could now: Vintage 6300s start at around $375.
All my gear is vintage I bought in my 20's recently I bought the Dual CS5000 had to get a new cartridge the old one was and ADCOM not made anymore and new is a ORTOFON Blue. It sounds terrific. Its great to spin vinyl again after 25 years. I also got a Poineer PL41 which I gave to my GF. I was going to upgrade my whole system but may just keep the old gear. Heck it been playing fine for over 20 years. The only upgade to the system is replaced my Paradigm Bookshelf Monitor 6's with Klispch RF83's which shake my townhouse walls at loud levels.
Don't forget the beautiful Empire Turntables with that gold colored platter and base and glass/wood enclosure. I still have mine and it still runs perfectly.
I bought a Sony PS-LX520 linear-tracking turntable from a sweet little old lady (really!) on eBay a few years ago for $20. I added a cartridge and have had several years of trouble free listening, It's small enough to easily move close to my pc for direct recording of my vinyl (with a little preamp) so I can make cd's for my car. Maybe a little thing to high end enthusiasts but it works for me!
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All my gear is vintage I bought in my 20's recently I bought the Dual CS5000 had to get a new cartridge the old one was and ADCOM not made anymore and new is a ORTOFON Blue. It sounds terrific. Its great to spin vinyl again after 25 years. I also got a Poineer PL41 which I gave to my GF. I was going to upgrade my whole system but may just keep the old gear. Heck it been playing fine for over 20 years. The only upgade to the system is replaced my Paradigm Bookshelf Monitor 6's with Klispch RF83's which shake my townhouse walls at loud levels.
Don't forget the beautiful Empire Turntables with that gold colored platter and base and glass/wood enclosure. I still have mine and it still runs perfectly.
I bought a Sony PS-LX520 linear-tracking turntable from a sweet little old lady (really!) on eBay a few years ago for $20. I added a cartridge and have had several years of trouble free listening, It's small enough to easily move close to my pc for direct recording of my vinyl (with a little preamp) so I can make cd's for my car. Maybe a little thing to high end enthusiasts but it works for me!