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If my Kenwood KD decks can't be repaired?

I have 2 Kenwood KD decks and both are out of action. They are so well engineered and come with simple features that simply don't appear on modern decks - end of side motor shut down and arm lift. They also come with very good gimbal arms that are a doddle to set up. The bearing assembly because that is what it is is superb will go on forever.

There used to be a good D/D repair co. in the UK that imploded. If the inevitable has occurred what possible alternative exists, bearing in mind that I am at the point of wanting to digitise my LP collection, CDs I will keep to use on the hugely under rated Marantz CD6007 which walks all over the original Marantz and the 63KI.

So, suggestions for a new/second hand T/T preferably D/D.

deep_south

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dover
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If you have the KD990, as mentioned in your other treads, its worth repairing.

They are becoming quite sought after - sale of one would easily cover the repair costs.

Have you tried Time Step in the UK - they mod Technics, no reason they couldn't do the Kenwood I would have thought.

For digitising - not state of the art by any stretch - but have a look at the Audio Technics ATLP120USB - direct drive - has everything you need.

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