You certainly could be correct on the TT801. I read that blurb on Vintage Knob too, earlier today.Β The TT801 wouldn't interest me purely for the vacuum hold-down, but the idea that it might be different from the TT101 in other ways, most notably because it has a higher mass platter, is quite interesting.
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
I have just acquired a 32 year old JVC/Victor TT-101 DD turntable after having its lesser brother, the TT-81 for the last year.
TT-101
This is one of the great DD designs made at a time when the giant Japanese electronics companies like Technics, Denon, JVC/Victor and Pioneer could pour millions of dollars into 'flagship' models to 'enhance' their lower range models which often sold in the millions.
Because of their complexity however.......if they malfunction.....parts are 'unobtanium'....and they often cannot be repaired.
TT-101
This is one of the great DD designs made at a time when the giant Japanese electronics companies like Technics, Denon, JVC/Victor and Pioneer could pour millions of dollars into 'flagship' models to 'enhance' their lower range models which often sold in the millions.
Because of their complexity however.......if they malfunction.....parts are 'unobtanium'....and they often cannot be repaired.
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I sent a TT101-specific Integrated Circuit chip to a fellow enthusiast in Germany for repair of his own TT101, and he informed me that my chip worked to salvage his unit.Thankfully I remembered that Lew had 'cornered the market' for the only unobtanium chips used in the TT-101....so after 6 months of stalled frustration......Thuchan's 'junk' TT-101 which I had found for him, is now operational. And after the complete re-build which his Bavarian craftsman has performed.....it may well be the best TT-101 in existence. I've offered to buy it from him should he not like it...π πΌ |
Maybe this is the one for you Halcro? http://www.ebay.com/itm/281912466400?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT |
That TT-801 on Yahoo Japan looks in fine nick Banquo....although it doesn't have the original pressure-seal mat. That Victor TS-1 air supply also on Yahoo Japan would be a risk Dover as the Seller hasn't tested its operation and is advertising it 'as junk'...π’ Interesting points about the differences between the 101 and 801 Banquo...and as Lew says.....the differing platter weights and chassis weights are intriguing. Is this even BETTER than the TT-101? |
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