I will throw in a 2nd vote for the Sansui SR929 or the SR838. Both excellent tables. I have the SR636, SR838 and the SR929. All 3 perform great but the 929 shines.
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.
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.
- ...
- 279 posts total
I support Halcro’s enthusiasm for JVC/Victor DD tables. On his enthusiasm I decided to try a QL-Y5. I was able to pick up a "junk" QL-Y5 sans-arm for practically nothing here in Tokyo and then custom mounted a MicroSeiki MA-505 arm. Yes I loose the JVC arm automation, but the MA-505 is an excellent vintage arm. I am beyond pleased with the choice and it is definitely the best table combo I have ever owned (Rega P3, Systemdek IIX/900 RB300) and sounds comparable to some really nice setups I’ve heard elsewhere. The QL-Y5 is the more price-down version of the QL-Y7 with a slightly lighter platter and plinth and less automation. One thing I like about the 1980s Y5/Y7 is that the circuit board is simpler with more integrated circuits than the 1970’s TT71/TT81 which are massive complex boards. It seems that there many broken TT71/TT81 out there but the Y5/Y7 generation seems to have less troubles. https://audio-heritage.jp/VICTOR/player/ql-y5.html https://audio-heritage.jp/VICTOR/player/ql-y7.html I think both of these 1980s JVC/Victor tables are excellent "hidden gems" Some others Victor models which I’ve heard people love https://audio-heritage.jp/VICTOR/player/ql-a75.html https://audio-heritage.jp/VICTOR/player/ql-a95.html https://audio-heritage.jp/VICTOR/player/ql-y77f.html |
the circuit board is simpler with more integrated circuits than the 1970’s TT71 naaaah ...impossible, I don't see in the TT71 a complicated board, just a messy wiring. :) https://i.postimg.cc/05cYb9Mt/P1010219.jpg |
What about the audio technical direct drive tables. I have one in my basement system that serves me well. I am using a $200 at cartridge and it sounds pretty good to me. Are these considered to be horrible turntables? The total cost of table and cartridge was less than $500. Good luck in your pursuit. |
- 279 posts total