The Technics SL-Q2 is certainly one of - if not THE best - low budget turntable ever made. There are two other decks that are on a similar bang for the buck level: Dual CS-510 and Pioneer PL-518. So if you are in for a feast for your ears for a low budget this are the best decks available. Period. I would not equip a SL-Q2 with a lesser cartridge than a AT-VML95ML because the transducer makes most of the sound if a certain level of technical perfection is reached by the drive and tonearm. Which certainly is with the SL-Q2. And btw. the next level in overall quality and QOL features is the SL-1600MK2 and NOT the SL-1200MK2. And beyond that level true high end begind with the SL-P10MK models.... But prices rising exponentionaly and and rationality gives way to pure (f`ing expensive) hobby.
@@marcuslewitzki4610 Yep,my mistake. Sorry. Anyway,the QL2/QL3 decks are worth to invest in a realy good MM/MC cartridge and a equally good phonostage (like f.e. Pro-Ject Phono Box DS2).
@@marcuslewitzki4610 If its local and you can see for yourself that it is working fine and doesnt look like it was pulled out of a garbage bin get it. The red is a decent entry level cartridge that can be upgraded with the 2M Blue stylus. If its not local and you can not look at it in person imho the price is a bit high for buying the "cat in the poke".
I have the opportunity to buy an SL-Q2 that has been serviced and gone through completely and is in perfect condition. The guy who's selling it has installed a brand new Ortofon 2m red cartridge as well. He's selling it for $238. Would you say that's a good deal?
