Technics SP10-Mk2 Rega RB300 Combine

I would send the turntable to a Technics service center. That turntable has a lot of hours. Maybe the transformer needs replacement. The Rega is an excellent tonearm. Just make sure you isolate the turntable with a good, creative home built base...no need to spend $700 on a decorated platform. I just bought a Tecnics SL-1200MK2 a couple of weeks ago and am having it rewired and modified. They are excellent decks. Will last a lifetime...they are a record collector's dream.

The Technics is direct drive. It was Harry Pearson's reference table in the late 1970s and was made from then until the mid 80s in one form or another.

Thank you all for the input of information. Someone is offering to sell a used Technics SP10MkII table for $500. Is this a good and reasonable price. I notice that the plate that an arm will mounted to is to be mounted to the plinth by 4 nos. of felix screw is new but the thickness is somewhat much thinner than black top (is it granite, Edle?)

As I said before, take it to a TECHNICS SERVICE CENTER (not an 'authorized' service center). Let them check it out for you. In my case, I got a brand new SL-1200MK2 for $450, plus the Sumiko HSMMT headshell($30), the Cardas tonearm wire ($16), JA Michell Clamp($50), Phoenix Gold interconnects(~$35), and the fluid damper will be $149. An excellent home made isolation platform will be less than $50. A Dynavector, Sumiko, Grado, Audio Technica or Shure would be a good match depending your preferences. You can use Grados on these turntables without fear of hum, if that's your preference.

Remember the Rega's internal wiring is its weakness...