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Technics SL1000 MK3 (SP10 MK3) performance/value VS modern turntables?

I have a Technics SL1000 MK3 in beautiful condition and in it's lifetime has seen very little use.
I am ready to send it off for complete electronics restoration/upgrade, upgrade the speed control processor module and have the Krebs mods done.  Will cost about $2500.00 to have all this done.

I was wondering how this would compare to what is out there for modern turntables after all the work is done? 
Or, would I be better off selling it, and adding what I was going to spend for the upgrades to a new turntable?
I believe these should sell in untouched condition for at least $5K?  So that would put me in the $7.5K range for a modern table?

For tonearms, I already have:
New, unmounted Moerch DP8
Fidelity Research FR64S, in beautiful condition that I sent off to Ikeda/Japan and they re-wired (better silver wiring, I still have original wires) and completely tore it down and rebuilt/re-lubed.... it's just like a new FR64S.

I think this table would be hard to beat at the $7500.00 price point, but would appreciate others opinion.

Rick

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tzh21y
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The SP 10 Mk.III may be the pinnacle of direct drive design.  I would keep it.  The new SL 1000R is a great table for sure.  It may be one of the best made today but I am not sure it is better than what you already have.  FWIW.
tzh21y
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Lewm said.  tzh, way above the cost of a fully refurbished Mk3, there is a small universe of megabuck direct drive turntables, let’s say at prices of $30K and way up from there. Although I like my Mk3, I don’t assume that one or more of those turntables might not be even better. Surely, based on JP Jones data, the SP10R at a more pedestrian price point is as speed stable.

That may be true but it is still one of the best.
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