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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.
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halcro OP
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A Victor TT-81 available for a song
http://www.hifido.co.jp/KW/G0301/P0/A10/E/0-50/S0/C15-01917-33022-00/
HiFiDo is an excellent Japanese Seller who tests each and every component before offering it for sale.
You can trust that this deck will work perfectly...and it has a one year warranty.

rwwear
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That's a pretty good deal if you can't build your own plinth and it has a good arm. Here's a good looking one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141883895491?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
hiho
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rwwear: "I'm happy to say my recently purchased JVC QL-F6 works and sounds great. It's not the most beautiful turntable I've seen but could look nice in a custom cabinet."

I am glad that you like the result. It's a gem. As long as you like the tonearm, it's as good as any other tonearm-included JVC turntable or integrated turntable out there that uses coreless motor. I have the same one and the QL-A75 is the only other one I might want to acquire in the future. Yes, she's not the prettiest but she can cook!Β 

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halcro OP
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If hiho likes it.....it's safe to assume it's very good 🎢😘

rwwear
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The A75 is beautiful.
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