Horseface, If you can DIY, you can probably upgrade the function of your table for well under $50 by replacing the old electrolytic capacitors in the drive unit. For a few hundred dollars you could have it done professionally. It's my theory that any and all of these vintage turntables with complex electronics (i.e., direct drive tables with servo mechanisms and AC filtering to the motor) will benefit from such an upgrade. Even if none of your old caps is "bad", the latest electrolytics (e.g., Panasonic FC and TS-ED types) are better in quality than anything that was available in the 70s or 80s.
Denon DP-59L vs DP-72L vintage turntables
I am considering the purchase of one of the above tables and need your help/suggestions.
First of all, which is the newer of the tables? Both the tables under consideration are in absolutely excellent cosmetic condition - the 72L with just a tad better cover and includes straight arm as well as s shaped arm and extra counter weights. Seller will deliver and guarantee operational condition of either player. The 72L will cost me about $100.00 more than the 59L.
My interest is only in the referenced tables - no interest in other brands/models.
Thanks for your help.
First of all, which is the newer of the tables? Both the tables under consideration are in absolutely excellent cosmetic condition - the 72L with just a tad better cover and includes straight arm as well as s shaped arm and extra counter weights. Seller will deliver and guarantee operational condition of either player. The 72L will cost me about $100.00 more than the 59L.
My interest is only in the referenced tables - no interest in other brands/models.
Thanks for your help.