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Needing some help figuring out my Panasonic sl-1000 Turntable
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I bought my SP-10 new, in the U.S. in 1973 and it was the earlier model, not a Mk II, which is the more desirable turntable for several reasons having to do with the motor, controller and platter. Yours is an oddity, perhaps a collector’s piece, but for those who are into vintage SP-10 turntables, not a "sky’s the limit" item for performance reasons. Does it work? Where are you located geographically? It might make sense to have someone with knowledge of SP-10s go over it, but I don’t think it is worth investing a lot of money in a restoration/refurbishment. (I did have mine refurbished at relatively modest cost by Bill Thalmann in Virginia, who does the Krebs modifications for the SP 10 in the States). If you want to know the precise history of this unit (i don’t know it, vinyl engine claims the SP-10 first appeared in 1970), you might see if Panasonic has a librarian/archivist who can help you. The SP-10 (in mk ii or iii incarnations) has a strong following today in rebooted form, usually with refurbished electronics, a better plinth and other tweaks. Albert Porter who posts here in Audiogon is very knowledgeable in this area, but don’t know if he has the historical information you seek on this table. In its complete form, as it stands, with plinth and dustcover, it probably has some historical value, but is not necessarily going to be the last word in performance, and may need some attention given its age. I’m not a guru of SP-10s but since I bought mine new in 1973 (and still have it in operational form in a second system with updates), I figured I’d share what I know. |
as for playability and the power supply. it has zero issues. I had someone looked at it and made some minor adjustments and added some lubricant. He couldn't believe for being almost 50yrs old, in what great condition it is in. He was no sp-10 guru but he did knew enough to go through it. I'm located in Seattle and as far as servicing my turntable. He was the only one who knew what my turntable ok is. As far as cosmetics goes. The plinth is in excellent condition. Zero tarnish on metal. There's a couple of scuff Mark's on the turntable. One on the per button and the other is a small mark on the side of the turntable. As for getting the turntable restored, as of right now it really doesn't need it but I do know nothing last forever. The tech who went through the turntable, was guessing it was used very little. The couple I got the turntable from. Her husband was an executive at an aerospace company and they both mostly traveled outside of the state for business. The last time he used it was a year before I bought it. He bought a Pioneering elite CD, so he can condense his vinyl library down into cds.His wide told me he used it for about 3 hrs a day for 6 months. After he was done. the turntable just sat. |