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

Vegasears.
Think I said I was underwhelmed with a couple of my DD TT purchases early on, lol. But you are likely correct, nobody likes to admit they were wrong!

Bestgroove.
The rubber for counterweight is a question I asked the seller and he confirmed was in good shape and pictures show it sitting level not drooping.
Feet may well be a different story but can always use aftermarket isolation feet possibly.

We will see.

Raul.

Cannot buy them all and on this go round I chose the QLA7.
No sleight intended to fans or advocates of any other table.

Reviewed the service manuals on TT-81 and TT-101. The main differences that I found:

-TT101 is coreless servo motor, TT81 is servo but not coreless motor
-2 dB lower noise for TT101
-2 kgs heavier for TT101
- rotational speed performance about the same, very very minor differences

.@uberwaltz : I'm not fan of any TT. I go with the facts.

As I said your choice. The importat issue is that you stay satisfied with your choices.

R.

Raul
We are Audiophools and are rarely ever satisfied for long...lol.
Nature of the game!

Time will tell

Yes, always looking for something better, some make it buying new audio items other up-datingn/grading what we already own or a blend of both actions.

Is part of human been nature, the need to growing up and audio/music is an opportunity to do it or at least intent to do it..

R.