Henry, I don't think your premise, in the above question, is necessarily correct. GT2000s are not that expensive in Tokyo. I don't know how the values compare to that of a TT101, but it's probably very close. In my opinion, both products are "sleepers", in terms of bang for the buck. That said, I could be incorrect in my idea of relative values based on recent sales. I check Hi-fi-do and Top Class once in a while. GT2000s "seem" to be less rare than TT101s. I've seen many for sale in Tokyo and almost no TT101s. GT2000X is quite rare, based only on my observations over the last 5-6 years and several visits to Tokyo audio salons, whilst visiting our son who lives there. Interesting to note thanks to Hiho that the differences between GT2000 and GT2000X are much more than just adding a metal brace to the plinth. Does the heftier bearing indicate also a more massive platter and also perhaps a more torque-y motor?
Can you clarify one thing: Is that Thuchan's plinth? Cutting that shape out of slate is no mean feat.
Can you clarify one thing: Is that Thuchan's plinth? Cutting that shape out of slate is no mean feat.