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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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richardkrebs
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Rwwear
Many years ago I made a leather chamois mat for one of my home brew TTs 
I purchased a car cleaning chamois from an auto parts store.
A few dollars from memory.
I agree with Banquo that the best results were with the suede side up.
Dont know how this option would compare with the real thing, but it's not going to break the bank giving it a try.

cheers 

acman3
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Lew was able to contact me. I however found another mat in the Mat2 box, so I have to find it. Moved about a year ago and am digging through boxes. 
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chakster
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So has anyone tested BA Mat2 vs. SAEC SS-300 on SP10mk2?
rwwear
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Pigskin is easy to obtain.
http://www.tandyleather.com/en/category/suedessplits
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