question about vintage dd tables

so right now, the only one in my fleet is the jvc a-31, which has yet to go into commission (i need a new catridge) which im giving to my mother once i get my own. and here is my question. i was at a customer's home today, and saw their pioneer pl-530, and was floored by the way it looked. big beautiful wood plinth. looks like a solid deck to me, but i would like to know if anyone had any experience with these tt's, and can attest to their quality. and if theres any similar to this model? i really liked the look of it, and i would like to get the best bang for my buck here. any help is appreciated.