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So many great golden era DD tables out there, what do you recommend for $1000?

Pretty much as the title says.
Have been looking for a while for a decent DD table to add to my lot.
Have bought a few lower end ones and ultimately been dissapointed.
Now I know there were/ are literally hundreds of choices from the Japanese Golden era of DD tables.
Looking for suggestions from actual owners of solid DD tables up to about $1000 .
I have read and read but nothing substitutes for real experience.
This would likely not be my primary table, my Garrard 401 has that position for now.

Thank you.
uberwaltz
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halcro
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Uber,
As a true Victor Fanboy who owns both the TT-81 and TT-101.....let me introduce you to the VICTOR QL-A7 which I bought for my son and which I compared directly alongside both my TT-81 and TT-101.
Both the TT-81 and TT-101 incidentally, have Bi-Directional Servo Control-FACT.
For much less than $1000....you can have one of the best sounding DD Turntables from the great Japanese Victor Company....INCLUDING a very fine arm.
Take your pick HERE
Good luck.
dave1980
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I’ve owned my Denon DP-1200 new now since
mid-later 1980’s. They are very affordable and I still am very happy with it. Had it RE-capped about a yr ago, that’s a pretty incredible service record.

Good luck in your search!
Dave
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uberwaltz OP
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Halcro.
I assume the main difference between the qla7 and ql7 is just that one is auto the other is manual.
Or do you know if more than that.
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best-groove
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  Both the TT-81 and TT-101 incidentally, have Bi-Directional Servo Control-FACT.

so I understood rightly!
Is this information 100% safe and reliable?
Is there a way to prove it?
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millercarbon
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Hey, it just occurred to me, I am the original owner of a 1977 Technics SL-1700. Still with its original Stanton 681EEE cartridge- complete with its original wood box and paperwork! The dust cover is gone, the cantilever is bent, the bearing is dry- and it still sounds better than a CD player! Wasn't going to sell it but you've been looking so long thought I would help you out. So go ahead. Make me an offer!
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