Elliot, You're skating on thin ice. The TT101 is a fine turntable. I have been using mine for several years since JP Jones repaired its problem, with no issues whatsoever. The difference between a TT101 and a TT81 is nowhere near like the difference between a 6-cylinder Jag E type and a 12-cylinder version. I've driven both; you are correct in saying the 12-cylinder is a dog, front heavy and sluggish. Funnily, they are very collectible nevertheless. I am not going to say the TT101 is superior to the TT81, because I have never heard a TT81, but the former was JVC's top of the line for a reason, notwithstanding the very limited production TT801, which is the model you're thinking of that had vacuum hold down. TT101 does not have vacuum. Halcro and Thuchan, two well heeled, "retired" contributors to this forum, both also own TT101s, or at least they did when last they posted here.
Turntables: 2 Tonearms. What do you Have or Know About?
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Turntables: 2 Tonearms. What do you Have or Know About?
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I think it would be interesting/fun to create a list of 2 Tonearm TT’s
(2 arms or potential for 2 arms or more)
Links to Virtual Systems; Links to ‘For Sale’; Links to Manufacturers Sites; Photos
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My 3 Arm Turntable: Became the Jewel of my System, 8th Photo Here
https://www.audiogon.com/systems/9511
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How did this happen? Covid Times, I upgraded eveything).
I listen to a lot of Jazz, both Stereo and Mono.
After learning here the advantages of a true mono cartridge, I wanted a second tonearm for a MONO cartridge ‘ready to go’. Got big plinth made for 2 arms, JVC VICTOR PL-2. Stereo cartridge on right, Mono cartridge rear.
Then I resurrected a MM Cartridge (new stylus from Jico). Squeezed an 'illegitimate' third tonearm on.
Right long arm is MC (fixed/difficult adjustments);
Rear Arm is MM (removable headshell/easy and quick adjustments of Tracking Force, Anti-Skate and VTA).
Left side arm MONO (fixed/difficult adjustments)
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lewm thanks for the clarifications, yeah, JP Jones, in that very long discussion I think he had several cracks at some people's TT101's before they got 'right'. I'm glad yours is doing great. My TT81 also. Sometimes I think, if I had JP Jones check mine out, some things might not be 'right' within, yet it starts like a dual motor Tesla, keeps perfect speed, stops on a dime. Dead quiet operation. I still get tempted to buy a spare TT71 or TT81 when they come up separately at a good price. If my TT81 died, like my mx110z tube tuner/preamp, I wouldn't waste any time considering options, just get another asap! Same thing with the xa5400 SACD player people here advised me to buy, fix or replace. IOW, I'm soooo happy with the changes I made since joining Audiogon, I dare say, 'I'm DONE'. Hah. The 801 with vacuum pump. I notice it had a hinged dust cover, I prefer lift-off. http://www.thevintageknob.org/jvc-TT-801.html https://audio-database.com/VICTOR/etc/tt-801.html
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It seems they made a special base for three tonearms that fit some of those JVC spinners
https://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=s501384251 https://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=s501798964
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I found Halcro's TT101 Discussion, 1,793 responses, beware! https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/vintage-dd-turntables-are-we-living-dangerously My guess is Halcro and Thuchan spent so much money on these that they had to sell their computers, that's why they are no longer active here. Bad joke.
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kennyc Is this the VPI Avenger model you mentioned?
Found an AMG with 3 arms
https://analog-manufaktur-germany.de/en/
The J Sikora you mentioned, whew!
https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/j-sikora-standard-max-turntable/
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