@bdunne I've never had pd441, but pd444 in stock condition with saec ss300 mat impressed me more than my SP10mk2. If the pd444 would have high torque as sp10mk2 i would sell my Technics.
Luxman pd444 is amazing deck even in stock condition, pd441 maybe not so good, but not bad. You can use Victor UA-7045 tonearm (goes for $400-500) and works great, with additional counterweight you can use even heavy cartridges.
Luxman pd444 is amazing deck even in stock condition, pd441 maybe not so good, but not bad. You can use Victor UA-7045 tonearm (goes for $400-500) and works great, with additional counterweight you can use even heavy cartridges.