Yamaha PF-1000 vs Systemdek IIX ?

So... how does the PF-1000 compare to the Systemdek?

I feel you on the looks. I wish the IIX had a light of some kind...something a little electronic looking, maybe?

But I'm really curious about the sound. When I bought the Systemdek from a fellow Audiogoner, he described it as "Similar to the Yamaha PF800"... It's been years since I've owned the PF800, but so far I haven't found it be too similar.

The PF-1000 and the IIX are different creatures: tonearms, cables, cartridges... hard to compare.

I have a DL103 on the Systemdek IIX with Ortofon copper cables (headshell and 5-pin RCA). The headshell cables really made the IIX quite (got ride of the hum).

I got a Accuphase AC2 cartridge on the PF-1000. Table has some hum. I am waiting to change out the power cord and RCA's (to Synergistic Research Tricon).

I don't care for the DL103 much... as the AC-2 sounds / stages right to me, and puts the DL103 to shame. I have been to lazy to swap the cartridges between tables. I got them tuned in and don't want to move them around. But I would say I would probably love the sound of the AC-2 on the IIX and not tell much difference in an A/B test... just the IIX does not have the auto-lifts and looks of the PF-1000... looks like I am going to spend money on the PF-1000.

Yamaha PF-1000 is dead quite when my Canary Amp is off, which is next to it... guess I found the problem.

I am still experimenting with the PF-1000. But wanted to comment that the PF-1000 suspension is far superior to the Systemdek. The Systemdek will move / bounce as I walk across the room towards it. Not only does the PF-1000 not bounce, but does not move. I can tap the furniture that the PF-1000 is on pretty hard, and there is no movement or sound pickup from the rap. Nice !

I think you made the best choice. My comments were going to focus on suspension characteristics between the two...but I did not know your setup.