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    Advances in technology? Project Essential II better than a 1991 Ariston Pro Maxim?

    Thanks for the input, that's interesting, I guess vinyl playback was mature enough by the 90s that why should we expect THAT much advance in recent years. And I do like the sound I had. I think I may try to pursue a repair then. I did get the motor out but it is pretty much unmarked and I...
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    Advances in technology? Project Essential II better than a 1991 Ariston Pro Maxim?

    Hello, My old Ariston Pro Maxim has a dying motor that is emitting horrible noises and runs at about 200 rpm so I think it may be due for retirement. My question is, would a Project Essential II be equivalent to (or better than) my old Ariston given that the Ariston cost £210 in 1991 and the...