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Technics SP 10 Mk II a --Reliable? Repairable?

I have a Technics SP 10 Mk IIa table and matching power supply.
Is this a reliable TT?

I've been told the ICs in the power supply are unique, and if ever they get fried, the TT as a whole is irreparable. Is that true? Are they bulletproof, or not?

Anyone have one of these TTs that were transitional from the Mk II to the Mk III? What has your experience been?

Who works on or knows these tables? (Albert Porter, of course, knows the II and III)

I've taken mine apart because the Start/Stop switch is not functional, and my goodness these things are complex --I mean like Napoleon!

So would I be better off selling my Mk IIa and getting a regular Mk II? or will it never break?

And if I should replace it, is one source more reliable for these TTs than another?

Thanks for your thoughts,

David
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jax2
3,031 posts
 
Nope, completely unreliable piece of junk. Look, I'll take it off your hands for the price of postage...the turntable in my microwave stopped spinning and I think it would fit in there quite nicely until it dies.

Seriously, contact Albert Porter about how he's been upgrading his. I think he's done the caps, per advice above, and has worked with someone to create a gorgeous plinth design that he may be able to hook you up with should you really want to invest in it.
johnbrown
195 posts
 
What everyone else said, *plus* replacement power supplies are available from aftermarket vendors.
mikelavigne
2,199 posts
 
Steve Dobbins.....

vetterone@msn.com

.....is another expert on Technics SP-10 Mk2's and Mk3's. Steve went thru both my Mk2 and Mk3, built plinths for them, and really knows his stuff.
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cdk84 OP
70 posts
 
Every one of you has offered gems; thanks for advice and referrals.

Jax2: we'd best get this unit to you before the price of postage goes up next month.

Cheers,
David
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