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My Nagaoka MP-150 with boron cantilever and micro ridge diamond from @cafe latte has fully broken in and it sounds beautiful, a big step above the original which I thought was great when new. I'd imagine that upgrade would help you get even more out of this cartridge when the stylus wears out, the original on the MP-150 was done after around 250 hours.

I realised the collection was getting too big to keep using the spin clean, on which the brushes recently collapsed. Can't wait to get cleaning with this one. edit - I love this thing already. So easy, instantly dry, first record I thought my pre was switched off because I couldn’t hear anything after the needle touched down. Then the music began. Sublime.

My Kenwood KD-750 with Fidelity Research FR-24 MkII tonearm and Nagaoka MP-150. The Nag was just retipped by @cafe latte and the whole thing sounds spectacular playing through my new (to me) Bel Canto Pre2P and Meridian 557.

Shame we're in lockdown you're only down the hill from me, I'd lend it to you. I'm guessing you'd get an improvement from it, it's very good with the LPS and I preferred it to a more expensive phono I was using.

Further information: This is a great sounding preamp on its own, and the included LPS further improved the sound and detail (my wife noticed it, that's how I know I'm not kidding myself). Includes original wallwart power supply, you'll need to include your own cable for running the LPS. I'm only selling as I'm celebrating a new job with a nice preamp which includes a phono stage, otherwise I'd keep using this one. Pickup is in Mittagong NSW for anyone who's able to make it, otherwise I'll ship it anywhere in Australia inclusive of the advertised price. Photos: PLEASE READ If you include any reference to pricing whatsoever in this section (excluding RRP), your ad will not be approved If you are advertising multiple items, you must post one bulk price only, or post seperate ads for each item If you don't include photographs of the actual item being sold, your ad will not be approved You understand that a reasonable donation for selling fees is expected upon successful sale of your item - if you have previously sold items and not made a donation, your advertisement may not be approved.

I was skeptical a tonearm cable would make a difference until someone lent me a Nordost Freya to plug into my Kenwood. The sound was far more detailed than what it came with. I then got a FR-24 tonearm which came with a cable, and I prefer that one even more. Hard to say what it'll do with your turntable though.

Thanks GSharp, I think that ebay one sold on here recently. Really keen to hang on until I get the 502 with MM boards.

Item: Meridian 502 preamp to match my 557 (if you have another of those I could be tempted too). Must include MM boards, MC boards are a bonus Price Range: 900 Item Condition: Used Extra Info: Located in Mittagong NSW so shipping will be required Please don't forget to report your post as FOUND when possible. (You can delete this text before pressing Submit).

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Robert Pollard. Over 100 albums and averaging three albums a year of songs that get well and truly under the skin.

I just asked for a recommendation for repairing my Kenwood KD-750 and was given good advice here; Chris Kim at Kimil Electronics, Croydon Park. He did a great job on my table, reasonable cost and he's very close for you too.

I’ve had an update in my turntable situation. While keeping my eye out for a better tonearm and cartridge to try, I found another Kenwood DD at a price I couldn’t pass up. A KD-500 with the lovely synthetic marble plinth. It came with an SME III tonearm and Ortofon SME cartridge to suit, with OM30 stylus, which I thought would give me a taste of a better tonearm. I got it home and it had a bit of a speed issue which went away with a clean and exercise of the speed pots. I started spinning vinyl and it sounded like an improvement to me, I was just getting more detail. Unfortunately the suspension in the stylus gave up while I was enjoying it. With no quartz lock, KD-500 might be seen as a step down from the 750 on paper. But in practice it’s not an issue for me. Now it’s a matter of working out which one I like more, keep the 750 and upgrade the arm or keep this one. It’s a good fun issue to work through.

More comments talking me out of changing turntable, thank you. My main phono preamp is a Schiit Mani with an AliExpress power unit that made a noticeable difference over the stock power supply. I'm also borrowing a Sonic Frontiers SFP-1 off a friend, it sounds better than the Mani in many ways. I've also borrowing a Nordost tonearm cable which gives a fair bit more detail, but now the old Monster interconnects will be a weak link. Those go to a CXA81 amp and then Paradigm Studio 40 S2s which are very nice. This setup really isn't lacking, it sounds brilliant to me, but I'm always curious to see how much better it can get. Tempted to try a Funk Achromat just for fun. Tonearms are another thing to get my head around.

Thanks all. I had been considering going for an MC cartridge and I've read of a few people who have gone for better than stock tonearms with good results. However, there are some great reviews of the Funk LSD and one coming up for sale here relatively cheaply got me thinking. But I think I'll pass, seems like this table is up there with the very good stuff. Time for me to do some research into MC carts and have a go with something better. Suggestions for something suitable for the tonearm and table are more than welcome.

I’ve had a Kenwood KD-750 direct drive turntable for a bit over a year. With its basic cartridge it came with it was a big upgrade compared to my old Project, more detail and better timing. Since then it’s gained a Nagaoka MP-150 cartridge, a better tonearm cable and a refresh. It sounds better than ever. It’s been complemented by other system upgrades and it gets enjoyed daily with music ranging from pop to post punk to prog and electronic. However, I am curious about how a modern high-end table would compare. Has anyone compared something like my Kenwood to Rega RPs, Funk LSD or similar? Keen to hear your insights.

Just to close this one out, I got my Kenwood KD-750 back from Chris Kim today. For what I thought was a very reasonable sum, he repaired the speed issue and recapped everything he could. Quartz lamp comes on quickly. Hopefully it'll go well for another 40 years. Chris was a great recommendation, thanks again Greg.

Thanks Greg, I'll give him a call.

For NSW people, Hat Hill Records in Blackheath has the machine to do this and charges $10 for every successful flattening. Good stock of vinyl there too, I walked out with two flat and two new LPs.

Hi all, I have a lovely sounding Kenwood KD-750 turntable that’s started to slow down intermittently. the quartz lock light has never come on while I’ve had it but it’s previously maintained the correct pitch. I was wondering if anyone could recommend someone in Sydney (preferably where I work out west) who could do this work and perhaps give it a once over. Cheers Nigel.

Further information: Monitor 7 S7s and centre speakers in good condition. These really lifted the sound quality of my system. Centre speaker included, working well but I didn’t use it much. Can listen in Mittagong or I can meet you in or near Seven Hills during days I come to the office. Photos: PLEASE READ If you include any reference to pricing whatsoever in this section (excluding RRP), your ad will not be approved If you are advertising multiple items, you must post one bulk price only, or post seperate ads for each item If you don't include photographs of the actual item being sold, your ad will not be approved You understand that a reasonable donation for selling fees is expected upon successful sale of your item