AudioTechnica TT

Hi everybody,
Finally I am looking for a new turntable, and as I had a technics SL-D3 (DD-TT) I will prefer to buy a Direct drive table. I would love to buy an Audio-Technica AT-PL120. Does anybody know a dealer of AT? Is it at all available in India? If yes, what is the price? I have checked the net and found that it sells for around $205 at Amazon, though the company quoted price is $399.
Also I have a dealer in Kolkata selling Sherwood PM-9805 for around Rs.10,000 which looks quite impressive (almost like the Audio-Technica model). It is belt driven but with Pitch control and other bells and whistle a direct drive TT is supposed to have. The problem is there is no review of this model anywhere. Does anybody own this model? Can anybody tell me anything about this model

Hi everybody,
44 hits and and not a single word makes me sure that Audio-Technica TT is not available in India. But I have found a site which sells AT-PL 120 and can courier it to India at any home address.

Audio-Technica | AT-PL120 Direct Drive Professional | AT-PL120

The price including carring charge is Rs.16000 approx. Does anybody have any experince buying these things over net? Do I have to pay customs/import duty when it reaches India though I am buying it for personal use.

You have to pay customs duty for any item whether for personal or professional use. The only way you can avoid duty is to get a permit from the customs authorities BEFORE you order for the item. That too if the item is in a list they have which is exempt from duty.

Generally the courier should pay the duty and take it from you. Check with the courier company that B&H uses before you order.

There are a number of members who have and are purchasing items through the net. I am not too sure about the way these things will be packed and sent all the way from US or Europe.

I usually purchase the item online when I am travelling, and carry it as personal baggage when I return. Last time I purchased a DVD player. I carried it in my hand all the way fussing over it as if it was a new born baby.

Audio Technica looks like a professional turntable. You should check with some shops that sell professional equipment. They may have stock or may be ready to import it for you against an order.

I think that can be a good place to start. I know a few professional audio store in Kolkata. But yesterday I came to know that someone in Kolkata wants to sell his quartz lock - direct drive tt by Technics. Will give it a audition this week. The model no. is SL-Q303. Any comments on the model anybody?

Hi,
I was looking at the AT-PL120 as well, but am now looking at getting a stock, new Technics SL1200 mk2 and modding it to save myself from the customs hassle and the possible 'DOA' situation. As far as I've read, the AT is almost a clone of the SL. Maybe someone who's using an SL could chime in with their thoughts.
Cheers!

Hi,

I was looking for the AT-PL50 model and contacted the Singapore office. They informed me that Vikas Corporation is the authorised distributor for Audio Technica products. I got a mail from Mr. Vikas that the model AT-PL 50 is not a regular item and there should be minimum order or 20 pieces and the delivery lead time is 60 days for the item. The approximate price for AT-PL50 is Rs. 15000 + VAT + frieght charges.

Your model may be available with them. modeYou can contact Mr. Vikas through mail or phone. Contact details are below:

Contact person: Mr. VIKAS SADARANGANI

TEL : 91-222-3808750 -51

FAX:91-222-3872106

email: vikascrp@vsnl.com

Hope this information will be useful to you. I have also sent you a PM about these details.