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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.
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reubent
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However a question.
It is Japanese market 100v.
What is general thoughts on this?
Use a good step down or?
My home power is about 121v so a good 20% over voltage.

I'm also curious to know the answer to this. Do Japanese Market 100v spec'd TTs run on US power? Or do they require a step down transformer?
vplayer
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It's not Japanese but I would highly recommend that you look into the Dual 701. If you can find one in original condition or restored it would be worth a look. Prices have been rising over the last few years but still under your $1000 limit. German engineering and one of the best I've heard. 

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best-groove
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@uberwaltz
a tolerance of + - 10% of the voltage is allowed but I would not risk playing too much with the luck.

Buy a step-down and let me turntable be happy.
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uberwaltz OP
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Best Groove
Kind of my thoughts, 20% over voltage is on the high side and I would HATE to burn up that tt71 motor!!

Looks like plenty on eBay from $25 and up.
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best-groove
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@uberwaltz

25 $ step down?

Make sure you have a good safety margin of Watt.
50 W minimum or better 100 W for the paltry cost of this accessory would be a good choice.
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