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Best vintage DD turntables from the 70's and 80's?

Howdy folks-

We’ll I’ve got the vinyl bug for sure. 6 months ago, I bought my first TT, a nice Technics 1200 GR along with some killer vintage MM carts like Audio-Technica, Stanton and a few Grace. I love my GR! I love that little silver bastard A LOT as a matter of fact. A couple weeks ago, my second table arrived, a minty fresh Luxman PD-444 from Japan. This is a Micro Seiki built TT and was the "tits" in the mid 70’s. I can mount 2 arms on the Luxman. I’ve got a nice Victor 7045 arm coming soon along with a Victor X-1IIe MM cart which work quite well together.

I’d like to add another Vintage TT from the 70’s or 80’s and probably phase out the GR. I like the look of the old Pioneer, Denon and Victor tables. I’d like to get a vintage table that can be serviced if needed, something I can add a sweet vintage arm too. 3 arms are better than two!

I’d like to hear suggestions and comments on some fantastic, cool as crap, vintage turntables that you think should sit next to the Luxman.

Thanks again for your help!

Brent




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Just reconditioned a late 1970s Pioneer table with dual motors to separate the many auto functions from the drive to the platter.  Massive and heavy.  Put a brand new ShureV15 type III cartridge on and ran it thru 120 Watts of Harmon Karden into new Bose 901s.  It definitely caught the 70s sound and was full and mellow.  The direct drive snyced up very well for perfect timing and speed.  Auto lift function can be set for size of disc you are playing from the full 10" to 45s and was smooth and quiet as it worked.  
Very nice if that is what you want.  After serviceing and listening I bought a Rega P-6 with Orotophon 2M Bronze cart and gave the tt to a friend.  40 years of technology just blow that old stuff away.
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