Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?

...I assume a really competent/talented technician would have the necessary skills to copy an entire IC, which is what he did.

Even if that were true, it takes all but a compact with the devil to locate such a person. Is there a N. American Chris Kimil? Not that I presently need one, but it would be good to have that name in the back pocket just in case.

At any rate, congratulations on renewed life.

There may be someone like Chris Kimil in St.louis, Mo, who happens to be the owner of Alpha Tech Electronics. His name is Zaah and the telephone number is 314-645-5250

My guess is that Zaahs phone is about to get a few busy signals.

Let's hope you're right about Zaah, Audpulse. If so, it not only frees the mind regarding what we already own but also greases the wheels for future purchases. Thanks.

Glad Chris helped you Downunder.....😀
His ingenuity, understanding and competence in all things audio are unequalled in my experience...
I took back my TT-101 to have him adjust the variable resistors for the platter brake system.
As I discovered....Victor added this feature to allow for the differing weights of various mats...and as I changed to only a thin Victor pigskin mat directly placed on the aluminium platter.....the brake system didn't perform as required. It took Chris precisely 20 minutes to adjust them ( one for 33.3rpm and one for 45rpm). No charge...😘 and they work perfectly..

I would waste no time in having him replace all the electrolytics in your P3.
Since my TT-101 had its done....the speeds are consistently perfect 😜