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An external power supply is key to speed stability in my experience - no matter which turntable really, for the most part. Rega do their own but its about the same price again as the deck. Well worth trying to find a second hand one at a good price (€100 or so). Dave, secondhand one’s as rare as he...

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Many thanks, but I think I'm sorted.
R

Thanks a million folks for the replies. Apollo would have been perfect
Might be sorted - http://www.adverts.ie/13896522
Fingers crossed.

As I'm hoping to have a little more time on my hands shortly, I'm putting together a couple of components lying around in the old playroom / new man-cave. I'm wondering if anyone in the Dublin/Wicklow area has a spare stand that they're not using and would like to sell it on. Not looking for anythin...

Happy Christmas one and all.
Thanks to all the Fran and the other mods for hosting a brilliant forum, and thanks to Gerry for hosting the meetup mid year.
R

On the off chance that someone might have such an item stuck in a drawer somewhere?

I have a Pro-ject Debut Carbon DC which I've just upgraded. It's less than a year old, and I can supply either an Ortofon Alpha or 2m Red cart fitted. Fully boxed with all the original bits. Would be looking to get around the €325 mark for it with the 2m or €300ish with the Alpha. Just PM'd you, R

Thanks for response. Had seen that ok, but notice that you can get it brand new & delivered from richersounds.ie for 219 (new stylus, guarantee, etc.) which would be still inside his budget. Are you familiar with the Essential II?

A buddy of mine is looking for a good starter turntable (c. €200-€280) but I can't find anything out there at the moment that I can recommend to him. Anyone clearing out, or know of something that's available?