Technics SP 10 mc II. Worth looking at?


There is a Technics SP 10 mc II with a Micro MA 88 arm for sale and I’m wondering whether it’s worth buying. Due to local lockdowns I can’t view it. It’s  vintage, but if anything is wrong is it reparable, and worth repairing?  Otherwise I’ll keep looking for a Rega or Linn that I can afford 
laughingfrog
People always overestimate everything on audiogon, it's ridiculous.
As stated earlier in this thread the SP-10 mkII is a broadcast machine, you will not find any "special" sub plinth or "wall mount shelfs" at those broadcast studios. This is a typical broadcast application of an SP-10 mkII. Here is a bit more complicated stuff. And this is a simple home use plinth for earlier version. The original obsidian plinth is here. 

Why people overestimate everything when it comes to plinth? 
Technics in custom made plinth can be placed DIRECTLY on a table or your furniture if they are stable. I made a custom metal table (rack) and put my gear on top, there are small sarbothane pads under the triplex glass and metal table filled with sand. Here is my gear when I owned SP-10 mkII.

Technics SP-10 mkII can be used even nude without plinth if you will put AT-616 pneumatic insulators under the drive. In this case you need a base for tonearm, here is review fo Toho cast iron base. 

Look at this catalog for Toho plinth and base for Technics SP-10 mkII, I doubt you will find it, but it's for inspiration. 

The best way is to make plywood plinth if the one you're buying is not good enough. Will cost you probably $300 (you need a carpenter). 

This new plinth from a high-end plinth manufacturer will cost you probably $10k :))  

The only "irreplaceable" part is the single IC, MN6042. JP Jones has developed a replacement part for the MN6042, built from discrete SMD components. So there is nothing to fear in terms of parts. His business is called "Fidelis Analog", and you can find it on-line.


His chip is for MK 3 ONLY @lewm
I already gave a link to his site earlier in this thread
Most auctions see all the bidding action in the last 2minutes. This whole convo will change in terms of value during that 2 minutes and it will be to late to ask anything then. 
Given your location, shipping for any restoration work is a real cost consideration. As much as I loved my SP10mkII, I'd say this auction purchase has a good amount of risk.
If you really are determined to make a go of it, consider setting up an esnipe account, figure out your max bid ahead of time and let the algorithm do it's thing in the last minute of the auction. Cheers,
Spencer
You are correct that the chip is not used in the SP 10 mk 2. However it is used in some other Technics direct drive turntables, other than the mk 3. In any case I made an error. Thank you for correction. But this is also an indication that the mk 2 is fairly bulletproof as far as irreplaceable parts.
Finding a SL 1000 MK2 NOS in the year 2021 is almost impossible, I feel happy because I have one that I don’t use due to lack of space.
Currently I have found only aesthetically questionable SP10IIs for sale; if I have to spend 1200/1500$ to then do a recap, a restoration and redo everything with a great waste of time, I prefer to buy one that is already in place, perfect and completely restored for a little more expense without the need to do anything else.
I have restored several as a hobby and now that I have accumulated a lot of experience even if I am elderly next year I will found a company that is dedicated to the complete restoration of turntables; it will be called "perfect restore labs®"
some of my restorations....


https://i.postimg.cc/Sj0L4XnZ/39.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/XJzmwgPp/Technics-SH-10-E-24.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/5ykz9X6c/P1000994.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/gkszZCDJ/47.jpg

the attention to detail and even less apparent details should be noted.... practically perfect.

https://i.postimg.cc/qBngzDSh/DSCN5975.jpg

everything has been renewed, containers and front panels of the power suppy if scratched or damaged
https://i.postimg.cc/k4G80NgN/a.jpg

....and on request also with special power cables maintaining the original conditions of the rear panel
https://i.postimg.cc/RZjZScdQ/P1000459.jpg

I am currently working on this SP 10MK2 A from a dear friend.
https://i.postimg.cc/Y987Wg6P/c.jpg