Any recommendations for a quality 'vintage' (wife would say 'used junk') turntable? Quality sound, few extraneous functions (less to break), durable, able to find parts or parts donors are the features I would like. Is there a less popular but similar sound quality option to the Technics SL-1200's?
I have an old Dual 1009 with a Shure M55E cartridge in it. It has been collecting dust since Nixon lived at 1600 Pennslyvania. I think it's toast, at least for my skills. When powered up, the turntable jumps forward and back slightly- that's the extent of its function. I didn't see any obvious problems nor do I have any idea where to start. Not sure I could tackle this or if it would even be worth the trouble- thus the quest for a replacement. I would like to occasionally play a few LP's and my kids have an interest in vinyl.
Thanks in advance for your recommendations.