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Technics SP 10 Mk II a --Reliable? Repairable?

I have a Technics SP 10 Mk IIa table and matching power supply.
Is this a reliable TT?

I've been told the ICs in the power supply are unique, and if ever they get fried, the TT as a whole is irreparable. Is that true? Are they bulletproof, or not?

Anyone have one of these TTs that were transitional from the Mk II to the Mk III? What has your experience been?

Who works on or knows these tables? (Albert Porter, of course, knows the II and III)

I've taken mine apart because the Start/Stop switch is not functional, and my goodness these things are complex --I mean like Napoleon!

So would I be better off selling my Mk IIa and getting a regular Mk II? or will it never break?

And if I should replace it, is one source more reliable for these TTs than another?

Thanks for your thoughts,

David
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rauliruegas
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Dear David: From my experiences it is truly reliable, imagine that exist sevral/many SP-10MK2 that are still running after 25+ years and with many years to come with almost no " trouble ".

No, you can " migrate " from the MK2 to the MK3, you have to buy it this one.

Fortunately you can get easy the SP-10 service manual and a good local technician could fix your unit.

I own three SP-10s and works flawless, a very good TT quality performance: luck you already own it.

There are many SP-10s owners that maybe can/could help you in better way.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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