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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The UK Based Company in the Link are showing they have a broad experience with reconditioning Vintage Equipment and Vintage Japanese DD TT's are shown to be equipment they are able to work with.

No harm is having a discussion to see what can be achieved.

The Link to Customer Reviews can be seen as a reassurance.

https://www.wilkinsons.tv/hifi-repairs/turntable-repairs/

 

In English used in the UK, a 'doddle' is a task that is achieved with minimum effort or concern. 

* It was a Doddle *

@deep_south can you let me know the region in France that you live.

I might be able to discover an option for you, that does not entail too much of a logistic. 

I have sent a mail with a contact link, the moderators are looking at the content, as a result of a contact being included,  I can't see a issue, it is a direct result of and related to the thread.

Let me know if it is received ?