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Yamaha PF-1000 vs Systemdek IIX ?

I am thinking of purchasing a Yamaha PF-1000 turntable to replace my Systemdek IIX. Any thoughts?

My system is:
Systemdek IIX with DL103
Jolida Envoy preamp with phono section
Canary Audio CA-301MkII tube amp
Synergistic Research Designer Ref cables
Acoustic Research AR-9 speakers (1980's model)
Also:
Marantz SA-1 cd
Nakamichi Dragon cassette
Yamaha CDR-HD1500 music server
vernonwtx
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albertporter
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The Yamaha is pretty in photos but I've never heard one. In fact, I've only seen them in brochures not in person.

Where did you find one? Can you still get belts for it? I'm pretty sure that model is belt drive.
rwwear
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It is belt drive but belts are easy to find. The 1000 is basically an upgraded PF-800. It is a suspended design.
rwwear
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http://www.thevintageknob.org/YAMAHA/PF1000/PF1000.html
vernonwtx OP
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I bought the PF-1000 on eBay for $560. It is beautiful!

While I know audio is about the sound, but I have never liked the way the Systemdek looked in my system, and the PF-1000 will look great with my amp / preamp metal and my AR-9's wood.

Any suggestions on cable change out or cartridges?
mlg5598
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I have the Yamaha Pf-1000, it has very nice midrange and tone, but mine is short of bass. I may damaged my tonearm when I moving around from NJ to west.
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