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Which vintage direct drive?

What's your preference of vintage direct drive, a Sony TTS-8000, a JVC/Victor TT-101 or a Pioneer PL-70, or for that matter, one that is close in used price? I can't afford a Pioneer Exclusive or a Sony PX-9.

My tonearm will be a Trans-Fi Terminator.

I am half-way tempted to use the drive unit of Dual 721 because I have heard that it is really good. 

Any thoughts would be appreciated 
enobenetto
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noromance
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@halcro uses a TT-101. Nice arm.
enobenetto OP
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I just learned that the TT-01 is the Japanese version and the JVC-QL10 is the American one. Is there an issue with using a step-up transformer with a direct drive?
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uberwaltz
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No issue that I know of, there are lots of users of Japanese market DD TT here myself included.
As long as the step down is doing its job and just about every one out there is more than capable of handling the very small load from a DD TT you should be all set with a Japanese market unit.
terry9
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I too use a Trans-Fi. Actually, two of them. Both on belt-drive turntables which are directly coupled to a slate table and thence to concrete and bedrock.

Suggest that you consider belt drive. I tried a quality vintage DD, and it was notably inferior to the belt drives - but then again, they (the belt drives) were far more money.

Good choice on the Trans-Fi, IMO. Best deal in high end.
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