Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?

I am a direct drive enthusiast and have become interested in JVC after reading this article:http://www.soundhifi.com/images/DC%20Technics%20SL-1200.pdf

Do any of you have any experience with the Victor TT-801? It appears to be even better in some regards to the 101. http://www.thevintageknob.org/jvc-TT-801.html

I am the proud owner of a Technics SP-10 MKIII, an SLP 1200 MKII, a Teac TN-400 and a Micro Seiki FVG RX-1500. I also have an Empire 698 which isn't working at the moment.

Damn, just how complicated 'can' we built this mousetrap!!!!!

Thanks for those articles rwwear....especially the one by Dave Crawley on Quartz lock where he debunks the myth of 'speed hunting' that has regularly been levelled at DD decks by its antagonists.
The TT-801 seems to be a stripped down TT-101 (without the 1 Hz step pitch control circuitry) with an added vacuum hold-down.
I have no problem with vacuum hold-down per se.....but here's where 'vintage' and 'dangerously' very much apply, as a special rubber perimeter seal is required for the platter and if this is damaged or perished....where does one obtain a new one?
Banquo has recently scored a TT-801 to partner his trusty TT-101 and hopefully he can contribute here ❓👀

I agree with the worry about the rubber which my Micro has. Although I never use the Micro, I intend to someday.

The 801 appears to have even more IC's then the 101.

If anyone is interested:http://www.ebay.com/itm/140827896694?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Halcro:

Not quite bridge design, but google the "Bayonne Bridge roadway raising". Still the world's 4th longest single arch at nearly 100 years old, only the original arch will remain when work is completed in 2017. I visited family in Bayonne last month and was amazed to see the project even  at partial completion. 

I hope my being an SP10/Krebs upgrade owner allows me to go briefly off topic...