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

Is there a way to prove it?

Of course there is.....🤗
Just Download the Service Manual for both from Vinyl Engine....
It's best to obtain technical information directly from the Manufacturer rather than Vintage Knob or Vinyl Engine which are often in error....both with each other and with reality....🥴

Shucks Miller.
You make such a compelling case how could anyone refuse.......

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I assume the main difference between the qla7 and ql7 is just that one is auto the other is manual.

I think you assume correctly Uber.
My son loves the feature on his QL-A7 which at the end of each record, lifts the tonearm and stops the platter.
It doesn't return the arm to rest so there's no real complications to go wrong....😃

Hi uberwaltz,

I have a Pioneer QUARTZ PLL Electronic Full Automatic PL-630 DD turntable and I upgraded the headshell wires with ortofon LW-7N headshell wires.

I also upgraded the tonearm wire with CARDAS tonearm wire and the RCA turntable cables with KAB/CARDAS Spiral Air Litz cable with ETI RCA connectors.

This thing is built like a tank at 27 pounds and in mint condition and is very quiet when playing lp’s or 45’s. I’ve been meaning to put it up for sale for about 4 months now but just haven’t got around to it yet.

Here is a link: http://www.thevintageknob.org/pioneer-PL-630.html 

And on ebay I have almost 100 positive reviews with no negative reviews. See 2005tyray

This guy always has a few nice DD tables. He always recaps them and goes over all the electronics so you get a nice machine. Worth checking him out.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRwg7OGjAQM