Does anybody have experience with the Denon VL12 Zu Audio is selling?

It is actually a Denon with some Zu Audio mods. They are dealing with Denon because they sell Denon cartridges. 

I remember when Zu Audio offered Technics SL1200 mk2 MOD long time ago. It was a nice version with Audiomods tonearm. Look here.

They know what they're doing, so the Denon must be nice and definitely better than those cheap belt-drive turntables like Pro-Ject. 

Not sure if they can offer 60 days return for Denon, but for any Zu Audio products they're offering 60 days return with full refund. 

Try it!  

Thanks Chakster, appreciated!

Sort of comical, my Project cost close to $600 more than the Denon. Peanuts in the nutty world of audio but still big noteworthy in my little world.   I should add the Project sounded good (it was stock) before it conked out.

Thanks again.

I’m familiar with Pro-Ject, i think it’s crazy that belt drive cost as much, if you like the look of the Denon you can definitely try it. I’m a big fan of Zu Audio as i use their Druid speakers. On the shows they are using Luxman PD-444 turntable, this is what i have. Regarding Denon my favorite is DP-80. You can ask people at Zu about their Denon mods, they are always very helpful.

But for that Denon tonearm you definitely need a decent MM cartridge, not Zu Denon 103 low compliance MC with conical tip.

If you can pay more go for used technics SL1200GR instead of Denon

Good to know.  I would have figured the Zu 103 MC they have would be a perfect fit for it, only because they made it.