Theo,
I purchased my LP-12/Ittok in 1984 and just hung a ZYX Airy 3 on it and I'm thrilled. Bar none, this table has been the best money I've ever spent on equipment. Having said that however and having listened to many other tables available today that were not available when I bought mine, I would likely buy something else. The out of adjustment remarks are, IMO, urban legends. This also would depend on how often the table is moved and if the moving is done correctly. You do need to actually understand how the suspension works and why the taonearm cable needs to be dressed as it is. That's beyond a lot of audiophiles abilities. I'd look strongly at a Teres in the same price range. SOTA owners are very faithful, so I would think they also would be worthy of consideration. Now, if you were talking about a late model LP-12 equipped the way you like, used, then I would say that it would be hard to beat at that price point.
I purchased my LP-12/Ittok in 1984 and just hung a ZYX Airy 3 on it and I'm thrilled. Bar none, this table has been the best money I've ever spent on equipment. Having said that however and having listened to many other tables available today that were not available when I bought mine, I would likely buy something else. The out of adjustment remarks are, IMO, urban legends. This also would depend on how often the table is moved and if the moving is done correctly. You do need to actually understand how the suspension works and why the taonearm cable needs to be dressed as it is. That's beyond a lot of audiophiles abilities. I'd look strongly at a Teres in the same price range. SOTA owners are very faithful, so I would think they also would be worthy of consideration. Now, if you were talking about a late model LP-12 equipped the way you like, used, then I would say that it would be hard to beat at that price point.