Denon DP-59L vs DP-72L vintage turntables

I agree with Elizabeth, I am running a DP-62L and never received the second "S" shaped arm. It too was in near mint shape and an excellent example of a classic turntable. I really wished I had all the accessories that came with the original TT. I thought eBay would be a slam dunk but not the case. Few and far between - with prices that are just crazy. The 62L came with the DST tonearm (Dynamic Servo Tracer) which has some inherent limitations when it comes to cartridge mounting. I purchased a Sumiko Blackbird and the VTA adjustment was so tight I had to remove the stock rubber mat and sub in a thinner mat. Even now it's tight ... I thought about dumping the stock tonearm and subbing in something that better fit’s my needs. Then I would add new wire and a pair of IC jacks that would allow me to dump the stock wire. While I’m in there I might as well add an IEC socket for an aftermarket power cord. What I would be left with would be something of an abomination, so I am at a crossroads. The table is in fantastic shape and would probably make a collector very happy. Seems a shame to rip it apart but as my desire to upgrade grows, I am left with a decision. I would say if you see yourself going down the analog path and upgrading carts/tonearms/wire/etc you might want to consider all your options. If you see yourself mounting a single cartridge that will work well with the table I think the 72L is a great way to go. My 62L has been spinning for over two years and does a pretty good job. I knew when I bought it, there would come a day when we would part ways but I have grown somewhat attached to the style and action of this table. It’s big, quiet and stable. That being said, I have upgraded around it and the stock internal wire seems to be the sticking point now. It might be worth sinking $1000-1200 into and making a lifetime commitment. Honestly, I've looked around and I cant find too many tables I like as well.

Thanks for the advice ...

After I posted I got to thinking. I have a vintage Pioneer silver system with both the SPEC 2 and SPEC 4 amps, SPEC 1 pre, Tuner, EQ, cassette deck (CTF-1250) I even have the reverb unit and "dynamic range expander" The whole think is rack mounted and ditched in my bedroom with a sheet over it. I cant even think about getting rid of it and it drives my GF nuts. It was my first real system out of college. To make a long story short - I am building an HT/Audio room next year and I will relocate the Spec system in there as there is plenty of room. I can also finally hook up the Pioneer HPM-100's I have stashed in the garage.
I am seriously thinking about your idea - DIY the Denon and mate it up with the Pioneer system. I have one of the amps and the SPEC 1 rebuilt so far (new caps etc) by a local expert. The 62L fits the era of the old Pioneer and it has a built in phono stage so I should be good to go. I just need a second set of HPM-100's but that shouldn’t be too difficult. I will have my local tech go through the second amp and keep all the switches clean on the EQ and tuner. I turn it on every once in a while … I’d like to hear the Denon played through it.

One more reason to keep the Denon. It was such a bargain I can’t expect to make enough cash off its sale to justify getting rid of it.