The Secret Society of Lathe Trolls

Thanks for the info!

The challenger in the box, would the presto amp work?

Is there any additional processing equipment that would be needed?

Hey there, I was recently able to acquire some lathe equipment from an old fellow I have bought equipment over the years from. I’m pretty new to the vinyl lathe side of audio, so I kinda know what I have but uncertain what else I would need or what some of these pieces do exactly. (Will attach some ...

There are a couple more cutter heads (2 audex) and a hot stylus system, but think those are on top of that.

If it’s in running condition (going to ask him to show it running) am I doing okay in the $4kish range?

Thanks for the input so far

The guy has owned it a long time and used to use it,but sitting for years I am not sure what to expect.

Anyone have an idea on what these go for? 3-4K? Most old auctions are from a few years back and seemed to be 2-3k range ish

Looking to track down a decent condition ROK imperial unit...if anyone has any leads? I have found one locally, but am not up to date on value in today’s market and think they are asking a lot. $6-7k seems a bit rich being in an unknown state. Any info on market value and any other systems (if this ...

Hey there I’ve been on the forum for quite awhile reading and am finally looking to purchase my first lathe and am hoping to get some input from some of the more seasoned members I have tracked down a rek-o-kut mono unit - though I am a bit unsure as to what distinguishes a challenger from imperial ...