And I forgot to mention that because of that issue with the swelling of the printed circuit boards, I suggest using the Victor turn tables in a low humidity environment or at least in an environment where the temperature fluctuations are minimal.
JVC TT 71: buy now for spare for my or TT81?
Both are quartz locked.
Any reasons to prefer a TT81 to a TT71?
I am thinking of making an offer on a JVC TT71 to have as a spare spinner if my current TT81 develops bad habits (TT81 is in my large plinth with 3 arms now).
Asking $399. Thinking of paying $350.
1 hr from me, I would pick it up. It's 120v model, that would eliminate the 120/100 transformer my 100v TT81 needs.
I am thinking of making an offer on a JVC TT71 to have as a spare spinner if my current TT81 develops bad habits (TT81 is in my large plinth with 3 arms now).
Asking $399. Thinking of paying $350.
1 hr from me, I would pick it up. It's 120v model, that would eliminate the 120/100 transformer my 100v TT81 needs.
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lewm I'm not going past TT81, so it's what fits the plinth: TT61 (not quartz locked), and TT71 or TT81 (both quartz locked). 100 and 120 v versions. The TT71 I found is 120 v. The question is: any reason not to buy a TT71? Engineering difference that might matter?. Visually it seems they made a change to the type of speed control, I don't care about that, never use them, that's the point of quartz locked isn't it? |
chakster, I chose the spinner (JVC over Denon) for visual appeal, and the large 2 arm plinth with removable arm boards, that's what put me in the JVC world rather than Denon. My point is, all this work, money, 3 tonearms, .... if the spinner dies, I would be smart to have a spare if I can get one at a good price. |
There is a better plinth for DP-80 for two tonearms. In my opinion 3 tonearms on one plinth is too much, better to buy additional turntable. Any tonearm switched 180 degree is not user friendly, a 3rd tonearm on one plinth is always turned 180 degree, I can’t stand it. In my opinion two turntables is always better than one with 3 tonearms. |
chackster, a Denon 3 arm plinth and Denon spinner is shown here http://www.aca.gr/index/forums/fgr/hiend1?row=2070&pgn=378 Backward arm is awkward to be sure, and mine is more crowded than if it was a true 3 arm plinth. It’s my least active cartridge, but ready to go instantly for Mono LP’s. Rear is MM, side is 12-1/2" long MC. If you check out my system I added here you will see I don’t have much room, One TT like mine works great here. I found out about the rare larger CL-P3 with 3 removable arm boards after I had this one set up for 2. I felt darn lucky when I found the compact Mission (Jelco) that just squeaked inside the dust cover on the left side of this 2 arm base. |
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