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Technics SL1000 MK3 (SP10 MK3) performance/value VS modern turntables?

I have a Technics SL1000 MK3 in beautiful condition and in it's lifetime has seen very little use.
I am ready to send it off for complete electronics restoration/upgrade, upgrade the speed control processor module and have the Krebs mods done.  Will cost about $2500.00 to have all this done.

I was wondering how this would compare to what is out there for modern turntables after all the work is done? 
Or, would I be better off selling it, and adding what I was going to spend for the upgrades to a new turntable?
I believe these should sell in untouched condition for at least $5K?  So that would put me in the $7.5K range for a modern table?

For tonearms, I already have:
New, unmounted Moerch DP8
Fidelity Research FR64S, in beautiful condition that I sent off to Ikeda/Japan and they re-wired (better silver wiring, I still have original wires) and completely tore it down and rebuilt/re-lubed.... it's just like a new FR64S.

I think this table would be hard to beat at the $7500.00 price point, but would appreciate others opinion.

Rick

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chakster
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Everything about Kreb’s mod is already on this forum in older posts, easy to search. Same about JP Jones service and his new chip for mk3.

I’m just trying to say that if OP would like to sell his mk3 then any further investment prior to selling is not worth it, because buyer can do it himself.

But if the idea is to keep the mk3 then you can invest more in inspection, calibration, modding etc (up to you).

Rich, you need 10’5 inch (or longer) tonearm for this turntable, short arms are impossible to mount (too close to the metal frame). Reed 12 inch tonearm is superb on this table. Technics EPA-100 mk2 is amazing and made for SL1000 mk3, why you don’t have it? Plinth ? 

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what changes does Krebs make for 2500 frusciant bucks?
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chakster
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Look for old posts here and there are post from Mr.Kreb himself. 
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@chakster
I visited the Krebs website and found nothing in the price list at 2500$ for the modifications of the Technics MK3 you get to max 1200$ and in any case its modifications do not convince me.
I only read many words, words and words but I illustrate something of the work phases ... nothing.
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