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Upper Level Vintage DD Strenghts and Weaknesses

All of these tables have been discussed in some form or another here over the years. I have read quite a few threads on them, but its a bit difficult to nail this point down.

Basically I am looking for a non-suspended table to install a Dynavector DV505 arm on, and these tables can fit the bill.

The most widely available is a Denon DP 75 or DP 80 in a Denon plinth, and they are perhaps the most affordable also. Are there any of their plinths that are desirable, or are they just a veneered stack of MDF or plywood?

While more expensive I can find a Sony TTS8000 in a Resinamic plinth although shipping from HK is expensive. There is one thread I came across here where a member who restores tables says two of the three TTS8000 he has done had play in the spindle assembly which looked to be wear in the brass bushings of the motor. That does make me pause in concern.

The JVC TT101 is not only difficult to find, its apparently a bit of a bear to get serviced, so its not high on the list.

The Technics SP 10 MK II I have owned, and its a nice table but to be honest I had a Denon DP75 that I felt actually sounded better. Also the models that are out there are either abused or have a premium price tag attached to them. Also I don’t need instant torque, and I think the bi-servo designs might offer better speed control.

As I write this the Denon and Sony seem to be at the top of the list, unless there is another I should be looking at.
neonknight
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best-groove
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The AT-616 are better (in my opinion) because you don’t have to screw them in something, you can’t do that with Gaya
In my opinion one of the advantages of the Gaia is the possibility of being able to screw them, in fact I used them in the Technics SH10B3 obsidian base to replace the original feet; the screw has the same pitch and there is no need to change anything.
Applied on the SH10b3 aesthetically they are a show but the improvement of the sound compared to the original feet is audible.
I prefer feet that screw rather than place the equipment on feet that cannot be fixed, just a carelessness by accidentally hitting the electronics and it could slip, damaging its own edge and the support surface of the furniture.
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chakster
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AT616 made for weight up to 60kg and with such weight nothing can slide on rubber surface of those feet. I don't have SH10B3, but a fellow audiophile in UK is happy with AT616 under his SH10B3, personally I bought them for user under Victor TT-101 and Denon DP-80 plinth.  
lewm
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For even better results always sit on AT616 feet during listening sessions, as well. Two of them will provide ample support for most audiophile butts. AT616, there IS no substitute.
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knollbrent
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@billwojo the plinth that came with the drive, two arm boards. From Elliot's virtual system photo, it appears to be the same. I put a new teak veneer on mine. Waiting on drive from JP. Should be soon. 
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pindac
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As said previously, the Types of Footer under discussion are not only referred to for the improvements thay are making when used with a TT Support or as a Cabinet Speaker Support.

A friend is using IsoAcoutic Pods under their Electostatic Loudspeakers.
They are veru greatful to my introducing them to, and loaning the AT-616 and the Feet of Silence.
As this triggerd their research into the available options to mimic the impressions that were left from the loan period.  
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