My trusty old Pink Triangle LPT is getting a bit long in the tooth now, it's one of the early models and about 25 years old. About 15 months ago I had the RB300 tonearm rewired by Origin Live, a big improvement, it sounds great. Probably a bit of upgraditis kicking in, and being realistic the LPT may die one day, but I'm mulling over whether to upgrade what I have or buy something new. A turntable to see me through the next 10 - 15 years.
I could upgrade the LPT with Origin Live's DC 100 motor kit which will cost £345 (or an extra £130 if I go for the DC200 kit.) And possibly upgrade to one of Origin Live's tonearms, the Silver looks good value at £675. I will also need to factor in paying someone to do the upgrade work for me. The problem with this route is I won't know what it will sound like until the work is done, although reviews I've read and emails from OL suggest it'll be a big improvement (not sure of the details of those improvements) on what I currently have. The other question is, is it worth splashing out that much money on a 25 year old mid-range turntable?
The other option is to buy a new turntable. So what do I need to spend in order to get something appreciably better than what I already have? I haven't heard one yet but I quite like the look of the Analogue Works TT1. With a decent tonearm that will set me back 2 grand plus.
I'd be interested in hearing whether any of you guys have been down this road, or what you would do in a similar position.
I could upgrade the LPT with Origin Live's DC 100 motor kit which will cost £345 (or an extra £130 if I go for the DC200 kit.) And possibly upgrade to one of Origin Live's tonearms, the Silver looks good value at £675. I will also need to factor in paying someone to do the upgrade work for me. The problem with this route is I won't know what it will sound like until the work is done, although reviews I've read and emails from OL suggest it'll be a big improvement (not sure of the details of those improvements) on what I currently have. The other question is, is it worth splashing out that much money on a 25 year old mid-range turntable?
The other option is to buy a new turntable. So what do I need to spend in order to get something appreciably better than what I already have? I haven't heard one yet but I quite like the look of the Analogue Works TT1. With a decent tonearm that will set me back 2 grand plus.
I'd be interested in hearing whether any of you guys have been down this road, or what you would do in a similar position.