A little stethoscope is a dangerous thing, because it imparts a little knowledge.
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
I have just acquired a 32 year old JVC/Victor TT-101 DD turntable after having its lesser brother, the TT-81 for the last year.
TT-101
This is one of the great DD designs made at a time when the giant Japanese electronics companies like Technics, Denon, JVC/Victor and Pioneer could pour millions of dollars into 'flagship' models to 'enhance' their lower range models which often sold in the millions.
Because of their complexity however.......if they malfunction.....parts are 'unobtanium'....and they often cannot be repaired.
TT-101
This is one of the great DD designs made at a time when the giant Japanese electronics companies like Technics, Denon, JVC/Victor and Pioneer could pour millions of dollars into 'flagship' models to 'enhance' their lower range models which often sold in the millions.
Because of their complexity however.......if they malfunction.....parts are 'unobtanium'....and they often cannot be repaired.
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Wahwah: "However, no mention so far that Goldmund and Micro-Seiki From the few pictures I saw of the Goldmund and Micro-Seiki motors, they are not coreless motors. The motors are definitely made by JVC but they are not the later coreless version. They are similar to motors in turntables like JVC QL-5 and QL-7, DC core motors. I have used those JVC turntable models with core motors before and I prefer the later models with coreless motor. That's why I am not surprised someone prefers the Dual coreless motor in the Goldmund after replacing the stock Papst or JVC motor in a repair. _______ |
Hi Hiho, Lew and I nearly started the Dual motor adventure but were both confused by reading more about 'it' of 'them'(?). The 'lirical report' from some 'spaceman' was nowhere else affirmed. My interest was 'awakened' some time ago in the context of the Goldmund Studio and the problems with the Pabst motors. The Dual motor(s?) were the hope for those how owned the 'wrong Sudio'. This story about possible 'right Dual motor' was even more confusing. I give up my intention to buy the Studio and bought Lurnes Audiomeca J1 instead. At present I own Kuzma Stabi Reference which has many similarities with the J1. However I am not aware that this 'effort' to replace Pabst motor was succesful. I need some 'ammunition' or arguments to convince Lew that our 'adventure' with the Dual motor is worthwhile. Our 'division of labour' was meant that he will do the 'technical issue' while I would buy the right Duals on the German ebay. Ie one can see on the German ebay at least 6 of them each day. Will you care to provide some 'ammunition'? Regards, |
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