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Technics Compact Linear Trackers, SL-__; SL-Q____ Vertical SL-V5. ADVICE PLEASE

I will add a TT in my office, not audiophile grade.

Purpose: To hear LP’s I intend to sell, listening to results of cleaning, how quiet, verify no skips, bimps. Casual listening, while doing other things, leave room, perhaps forget playing, so I need auto lift, prefer auto off.

Easy idea will ONLY FIT a very compact TT, max 13" depth,

So I have been learning about the Technics Compact SL line, 12-1/2" deep lid open. Lots of various models, belt, direct drive, and Quartz Direct Drive. Lots of work/expense to fit a TT deeper than 13" when lid open. I have lots of dust from forced air system.

Best looking idea is to get a Vertical TT SL-V5, and have it side by side with my Reel to Reel in Vertical Position, nice operating height. I have the nice Micky Mouse Dust Cover for the 10" reels on the X2000r, that would also be awesome looking.
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ONLY ONE Technics Vertical SL-V5 for sale now, (that I can find, at any price). I agreed to buy it, very low price too, but seller in Fonthill, Ontario Canada will not ship it.

So, a few questions:

1. Some direct drive have speed pots. Are the QUARTZ models the only ones with ’perfect’ speed?
2. Known problems other than arm grease and arm belt?
3. Programmable Models (nice but don’t need). IF program function fails, do they still play in basic mode?
4. Anybody have a line on buying a Technics SL-V5?

the biggest question:

5. Anyone near Foothill, Ontario willing to pick it up, pack, ship to me, I will pay of course. ONLY ONE for sale, very nice unit, very low price, a shame, a dirty rotten shame to not get it. Seller could keep it till you pick it up at your convenience. I would be most appreciative, and take my lumps if anything happened, it is only $200. CAD, $150. USD, well worth the risk to me.

regards, Elliott



elliottbnewcombjr

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elliottbnewcombjr OP
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lewm

I get it, just that I can't find one anywhere, the canadian one is now unlisted, new zealand only one I can find, 

as for repairs, the parts of horizontal sl-5 are identical so that is the only fact that helps me consider one.

uberwaltz,

I have very little interest paying for shipping from there, and imagine if there was a problem.
elliottbnewcombjr OP
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No ad, I'm asking for advice about something I may buy, perhaps some filter made you think this was an ad
elliottbnewcombjr OP
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read the initial post. I am asking for a favor from a friendly forum member to help me get something I want to BUY, something wonderful, rare, the ONLY ONE for me to BUY!!!!!

the recalcitrant seller won't ship.
elliottbnewcombjr OP
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lewm, vegasears, others

thanks for the leads and ideas, I always appreciate and benefit from help here which is why I start these threads.

Bill, who I met here on-line, coincidentally lives 1 hr away in NJ, and we met yesterday. He bought a big plinth from Vlad, the russian in Canada, and was able to see my big plinth setup, learn from my 'mistakes'.

We swapped some equipment, I now have a Vertical Turntable project

Mitsubishi LT-5V

https://www.vinylengine.com/library/mitsubishi/lt-5v.shtml

so, if you believe in Karma, it's a good thing the Canadian with the vertical technics v5 was such a recalcitrant arseeee

elliottbnewcombjr OP
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clio09

thanks for responding and encouragement, regarding phono eq:

My modern Audio Technica LP-120 has switchable phono preamp. I had McIntosh Solid State C28 Preamp, I actually preferred the TT's built-in phono preamp to the McIntosh.

I went back to tubes: sold the SS C28 and got a very old McIntosh Tube Tuner/Preamp mx110z, I prefer it's phono to the TT's. Loce this mx110z.

Happily the mx110z has TWO Phono Inputs. Without anticipating it, when I went for my 2 arm turntable, I simply switch arms via Phono 1 and Phono 2. I'm now using vintage JVC Victor TT81 spinner, will give the Audio Technica LP120 to a friend when safe to visit him. It is too deep to fit in my office bookcase, that is why I am after one of these compact TT's, and that Vertical one would look so cool.
elliottbnewcombjr OP
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uberwaltz

thanks, SL-10 is 1980-1984, seems plentiful for future repair parts

I am still trying for the SL-V5 Vertical One, just because it would look so special next to my vertical X1000r. Even though it is the only one around, I have been told the standard SL-5 horizontal version uses identical parts, so I am less concerned about future repairs of the rare V5.

I found a Canadian friend 1-1/2 hours away to pick it up.

UPS, and UPS Canada, will pack and ship, all anyone has to do is put it in a bag and drop it off. UPS will bill my credit card,

but seller hasn’t responded to my messages, very frustrating
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numbers and dates of these compact models are in no way logical: from Vinyl Engine.

Quartz (accurate clock rather than some speed adjustment?)
Some have Q in model number, some say quartz on front panel

DD programmable track versions

SL-15, 1981-? (quartz)
SL-6, 1982-1983 (no quartz mention)
SL-Q6, 1983-1984 (quartz)
SL-J3, 1984-1987 (quartz)
SL-J33, 1986-? (quartz)

DD non-programmable versions

SL-7, 1981-1983 (quartz)
SL-5, 1982-1983 (not quartz)
SL-V5, 1983 (not quartz) Only Vertical Model, same as V5 inside
SL-Q5, 1983 (quartz)
SL-10, 1980-1984 (quartz)
SL-J2, 1984-1988 (quartz0

Belt Models
SL-3; SL-J1; SL-J11

elliottbnewcombjr OP
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found one in New Zeland

https://www.trademe.co.nz/electronics-photography/home-audio/turntables/listing-2656581393.htm


elliottbnewcombjr OP
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lewm

thanks, I'll check that site.

If anyone can find a Technics SL-V5 for sale, let me know please.
elliottbnewcombjr OP
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u funny, and what they accomplished is impressive.

I am unable to register, seems trademe only allows australia or new zeland addresses to register.
elliottbnewcombjr OP
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here is a slanted base that fits the compact SL-10

http://auc.aleado.com/yahoo/lot?auctionID=o336887016

can any of these compact linear dd be used on a slanted base?

I'll make my own for the SL-J33 I bought.
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