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One still couldn't get all the muck out. Why do people let their microwaves accumulate so much filth?

Not up to my usual candle light supper standards, but suppose it will have to do for now. Methinks the metal interior can withstand a going over with one of those non abrasive scubbie pads.Will pick some up when down at the shops next.

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Introducing The Denon D30PL Turn Table

Don't know much about this model but from limited Internet research they aren't too shabby. Have been wanting a decent turn table for ages but never really had the time to go looking. Sadly our Marantz home entertainment system receiver lacks phono inputs so cannot test at the moment.

Think our old JVC receiver is lying about (surprise) and it does have phono inputs. Would need speakers, wires and so forth to complete the system.

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Phono input

These can also be added to an existing audio system by buying a phono preamp. These have the circuitry that a phono input has, and connect to a standard line level input (CD, tape, aux, etc, etc) on the amplifier, preamp, or receiver. It's even possible that the phono preamp approach will result in better sound than a regular phono input. Particularly at the low end, where a phono input is sometimes little more than a convenience item.

Before seriously using the Denon, it would also be a good idea to replace the stylus ("needle") or have it checked by an expert with a microscope. You may get the "it's better to just replace the cartridge" lecture. That may or may not be true, depending on the cartridge. Many people have happily updated the stylus on their vintage cartridge, and said they were far happier than they would be with most modern cartridges. But, again, this depends on the cartridge--there were apparently lousy cartridges back in the analog era.

Good luck with the turntable!

LINK to a phono preamp. NOTE there are other choices out there. ALSO NOTE I have no experience with either model. But I have heard good things....

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Another phono preamp. Don't know much about it. Past NAD models got, as I recall, mixed reviews. But one could probably do a lot worse.

I overall have a lot of respect for NAD based on my experience over the years. I have owned one NAD amp which--while cheap (both new, and far cheaper when bought well-used) was the best amp I've probably ever had in my system.

 
I can go on listing possibilities all day--but this is enough to at least illustrate the idea. I think if I were in the position of wanting to casually support a turntable, I'd look for something that is used, and--when new--was a decent product. And I'd look for the best possible deal--the first decent choice that's cheap.

You can also use a receiver or amp with a phono stage as a phono preamp:
-Connect turntable to phono input.
-Connect output for recording to tape on this amplifier or receiver TO an unused line level input on your current main system amplifier or receiver. (CD, tuner, etc.)

Phono stages in amps made during the vinyl years might be better than a modern entry level phono preamp. But it is one more large box. Plus, an older unit might be facing servicing issues.
 
As far as the microwave goes, have you tried boiling 1-1/2 cups water mixed with a liberal amount of lemon juice boiled in the microwave? Do that and let it sit for 30 minutes. Even the baked on gunk will come off easily.

That's a pretty good turntable you have. I second the offer to get a new stylus for it. Your records will thank you for it. Also the same with the preamp.

It's my opinion that stereo reached it's pinnacle around 1986 or so. After that mfg's of stereo equipment started to gear up their R&D departments for home theater stuff. Stereo then just became a sideline and no further R&D was done in that area. It just became cheaper and cheaper, unless you want to buy the mega bucks stuff. So anything made in 1986 or before should be pretty good. But CD players are the exception, those got better as time moved on.

As far as speakers go, I recommend either a set of vintage Bang & Olufsen S-75's or a nice vintage pair of AR 4x's. Both speakers are known for their clarity and non coloration of sound. And they are not huge, either. You should be able to find the B&O S75's for $150 or less for the pair and the AR's for $100 per pair.

The link leads to an auction for some S75's in great shape, however I'd wait until the seller relists them at a lower price. He'll never sell them at $250 even though I think with the way they sound they are are worth that.

 
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"It's my opinion that stereo reached it's pinnacle around 1986 or so. After that mfg's of stereo equipment started to gear up their R&D departments for home theater stuff. Stereo then just became a sideline and no further R&D was done in that area."

A lot of this depends on the company in question. There are still companies doing active research and development. Whether or not they actually move the state of the art forward is, of course, another question. I've heard arguments on both sides.

But--and this is a huge but--interest in stereo has become mainly the interest of smaller companies. And many of these companies have branched out heavily into home theater. NAD is one good example--they still are active with stereo, and they regularly get good reviews. But they have also have a home theater line.

Unfortunately, it appears that some electronic component research has, I've heard, stalled because of home theater. For example, parts of CD players have, historically, been engineered by big names, who have the resources a small company does not have. (In fact, at one time, many audiophile companies made a CD player by taking a Phillips player, and heavily modifying the design, particularly the analog stage and power supply!) With DVD and home theater, the interest in further research and development has apparently been dying off.
 
I was talking mostly about mainstream stereo stuff. Yes there are lots of small companies that do still make high quality components but prices are generally higher than what most non audiophiles are willing to pay in this economy.

I do like NAD equipment as well.
 

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