Post by enginah on Sept 18, 2020 8:55:41 GMT 12
Hey guys
Just saw one of these bowl up on tm. Anyone on here? Thoughts on it. I'm not overly familiar but could be a good look. Also. Of someone is gonna bid let me know so we arent competing! Tia 
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Post by Owen Y on Sept 18, 2020 9:22:40 GMT 12
Was regarded as one of Pro-Ject's most successful TTs I believe.
Possibly will upgrade nicely with better cartridges. DarkLantern blog - darklanternforowen.wordpress.com
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Post by Citroen on Sept 18, 2020 9:52:29 GMT 12
I had an RPM5, with a Goldring GX1006/1012/1042 stylus.
Lovely deck. I ran mine with a Speedbox for improved stability and convenience. Not sure what the difference is with the 5.1. I see that RRP for the 5.1 was $1699 with Ortofon 2M Blue at The Listening Post. 
Cliff
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Post by enginah on Sept 19, 2020 1:29:46 GMT 12
thanks guys, will see how this one pans out
not bad if i can get it for $650 but might be wishful thinking there!
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Post by Citroen on Sept 19, 2020 10:32:28 GMT 12
Will be interesting to see what the reserve actually is.
Cliff
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Post by enginah on Sept 19, 2020 10:36:59 GMT 12
Yeah hard to say given the new price is about 1300. I wouldn't want to go too much higher than 650 esp if the cartridge is a few years old too
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Post by cartridgeguyonline on Sept 19, 2020 11:12:33 GMT 12
The catch being that the Ortofon OM5e was a budget cartridge when it was introduced 30 odd years ago. I recall the comments at the time being that the OM10 was a HiFi cartridge whereas the OM5 isnt....
Have had recent experience of one myself on a dual turntable I had here for servicing. Yes they are truly dreadful. You can upgrade the stylus but its an expensive process. The OM20 transforms the cart but adds $300 to the cost. Better to factor in the cost of a change of cart imho. Or to save your money and buy something better in the first place ? That well Tempered Simplex caught my eye at $1K, which would seem to be good buying ?
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Pro-ject rpm 5.1 Sept 19, 2020 11:30:14 GMT 12
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Post by Citroen on Sept 19, 2020 11:30:14 GMT 12
WT Simplex at $1k? Where? 😀
Now that's really good buying! I grew up with the Ortofon OM10 as it was the standard budget cart in its day. The OM20 was smooth and more refined. And cost about $25 way back then...
Cliff
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Post by cartridgeguyonline on Sept 19, 2020 11:54:56 GMT 12
Yes the OM10 was the budget cartridge of their day. The OM20 was and still is a huge improvement, (I even preferred it to the Om30 and OM40 back in the days when I used to care about these things...), but with the current price of replacement stylii they dont make economic sense imho.
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Post by cartridge on Sept 19, 2020 12:10:14 GMT 12Just saw one of these bowl up on tm. Anyone on here? Thoughts on it. I'm not overly familiar but could be a good look. Also. Of someone is gonna bid let me know so we arent competing! Tia
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Post by michaelw on Sept 19, 2020 12:44:29 GMT 12Now that's really good buying! I grew up with the Ortofon OM10 as it was the standard budget cart in its day. The OM20 was smooth and more refined. And cost about $25 way back then... Haven't you got enough turntables ?  For every $1k WT There are dreamers like overpriced Linns And less than pristine Technics
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Post by Citroen on Sept 19, 2020 13:11:06 GMT 12
I actually sold my Amadeus.
Not really looking at any TTs.
Cliff
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Post by michaelw on Sept 19, 2020 14:21:16 GMT 12
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Post by cartridgeguyonline on Sept 19, 2020 16:27:04 GMT 12
Yeah right..
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