Pioneer Direct Drives - Now and then?

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