Pioneer Direct Drives - Now and then?

I've read about the Pioneer bearing issue, and that it's been cleaned up since they first came out.

Erik,I come here to read and learn without posting responses, but I have enjoyed your contributions for some time and felt the science project would be interesting. I look forward to reading the results of your experience with vinyl in your system. I do agree on the convenience of digital and with my setup with a speck more invested, digital sounds better than my entry level turntables (both Rega Planar3 and Pioneer PL-550) with a Musical Paradise Phenomenon II preamp.
Offer stands if I still have it when your ready to jump.
By the way, I couldn't agree with you more regarding room treatments as you have discussed in many other threads.

Hi Erik
Weird suppositions guy here.  Guilty as charged. I have read your posts for a long time and enjoy your enthusiasm for audio.   I was/am surprised (blown away) that your diy energy had not yet bubbled over into vinyl, a tweaker’s dream.  I assumed an experienced audiophile like you would already have listened to enough vinyl to make a decision. My bad. Not for everyone of course, due to the cost, additional work and space involved. “Why bother?” is a question everyone must ask themselves, especially those who are already happily into streaming.  I also think you got me going when you predicted only buying five records.  All the best,
David

I have fun looking at old wood or wood look TT’s occassionally,

very clean JVC quartz lock DD

https://www.ebay.com/itm/JVC-QL-Y3F-Turntable/283953327063?hash=item421cefebd7:g:h~IAAOSwU0de1BbN

same model

https://www.ebay.com/itm/JVC-QL-Y3F-Turntable/124253054224?hash=item1cee0f2510:g:kAEAAOSwW1NeUbP6

this DENON one is a beauty, free shipping from Australia

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Denon-DP-59M-Direct-Turntable-Audio-Record-player-Condition-very-good-japan/193479485565?hash=item2d0c46a87d:g:ZssAAOSwWQdewBMD

interesting details about it here

http://www.thevintageknob.org/denon-DP-59M.html

another Denon

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Denon-DP-37F-Fully-Automatic-Turntable-in-Very-Good-Condition-Japanese-Vintage/153772899750?hash=item23cd943da6:g:UVQAAOSwunNeAH-B

blonde wood look Denon

https://www.ebay.com/itm/DENON-DP-790-Turntable-DA-50-Tone-Arm-Micro-Acoustics-Cart-Excellent-L-K/283495094278?hash=item42019fd806:g:W6oAAOSwDG1dz74o

Denon, scroll down to see more info, photos (probably factory, not this unit)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Denon-DP-1700-DP-1000-Direct-Drive-turntable-Ortofon-Stereo-Cartridge/254654180799?hash=item3b4a926dbf:g:aMoAAOSwQ8Ves~Dv

oh yeah, Pioneer

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-turntable-Pioneer-PL-530-Direct-Drive-Full-Auto-record-player/114313993007?hash=item1a9da51b2f:g:b90AAOSwL85fEHoq

https://www.ebay.com/itm/PIONEER-PL-518-TURNTABLE-CUSTOM-RESTORATION-ROSEWOOD-VENEER-FULLY-SERVICED/124268318365?hash=item1ceef80e9d:g:jtIAAOSwzCBfFyA5


belt drive

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Pioneer-PL-514-Turntable-w-beautiful-Handmade-Santos-RoseWood-table/193219162748?hash=item2cfcc2727c:g:H34AAOSw6hBcpxMK

beautiful custom veneer job

https://www.ebay.com/itm/PIONEER-PL-514-TURNTABLE-CUSTOM-RESTORATION-CHERRY-WOOD-FULLY-SERVICED/124268338637?hash=item1ceef85dcd:g:6AkAAOSwgxhfFyFV