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SAT 30K+$$ TONEARM: W O R T H T O H A V E I T ?
an audiobuddy in Thailand has two of the original SAT 30k tonearms with AF1 and EMT 927. He now also has American Sound AS2000 table and finally removed his SAT tonearms from this table and back to the lesser AF1. He now runs 4 x SME 3012-R tonear... 
Best vintage DD turntables from the 70's and 80's?
best-groove154 posts10-06-2018 11:05pmThe SP10 sounds a little "edgy" in comparison....What plinth do you use?    Certainly not my words.   I have a SP10mk3, not mk2.  It is in the factory plinth with Stillpoint V feet, micro seiki CU180 copper... 
Best vintage DD turntables from the 70's and 80's?
No probs Edgewear.   A bit like the specs they used for cd when comparing to vinyl,  not apples to apples  
Best vintage DD turntables from the 70's and 80's?
There are two versions of P3, the best one is P3-A - right ? They are the same table except for the tonearm which has some different specs to be more compatible with lighter more modern lower compliance carts as I was told once. I have had no issu... 
Best vintage DD turntables from the 70's and 80's?
The Exclusive P10 is reportedly very close sonically to the P3 and should give you more leeway financially. I own the P3 and have owned two P10's.  the P10 is a very nice table, however the P3 is in another universe as far as as sound quality goes... 
ADC 26 BEST PRITCHARD CARTRIDGE EVER? or BEST CARTRIDGE EVER?
With the Technics EPC-100 mk4 there is a little screw in the front that you use to unscrew to remove the cantilever/stylus.  Vdh decided to glue the stylus instead of using the the screw, then cut the thread off and glue the screw head so it looke... 
ADC 26 BEST PRITCHARD CARTRIDGE EVER? or BEST CARTRIDGE EVER?
@chakster    I am well aware of the technics EPC 1000mk4 problems.  I own one.  Its an amazing cartridge while it lasted.  VDH did some naughty crap without telling me when they put a new stylus onto the cantilever a few years back after it litera... 
ADC 26 BEST PRITCHARD CARTRIDGE EVER? or BEST CARTRIDGE EVER?
Raul.  You are a funny man.  as if anyone is going to take risk on a 50 year old cartridge and pay big bucks for it.  How long would the suspension, dampers and every other part of the cartridge last if you used it as your everyday spinner - rathe... 
ADC 26 BEST PRITCHARD CARTRIDGE EVER? or BEST CARTRIDGE EVER?
Hi Raul.  personally, I don't believe the hype or your new cartridge of the month..please send me the cartridge and I will use it on my Pioneer Exclusive P3 and Technics SP10mk3 with Thales arm.  If it is as good as you say I will buy it.cheers 
Loricraft Garrard 301 to Dobbins Sp10 Mk3 - What can I expect ?
I own a SP10mk3 and it is an amazing turntable.  
Best vintage DD turntables from the 70's and 80's?
I agree, the PL-70II or P-10, i wish i could find one. They are so nice compared to modern Pioneer’s crapy turntables, the best ever MM cartridge designed for this Pioneer tonearm is PC-1000 mkII (Beryllium cantilever). Here is PC-1000 mkII MM on ... 
Best vintage DD turntables from the 70's and 80's?
Not sure there is any best Japanese DD out there but the two following are certainly in the top few. But I do love my Pioneer Exclusive P3 table aka 1979 which has given me almost 10 years of fault free performance. Only available at the time in J... 
ADC 26 BEST PRITCHARD CARTRIDGE EVER? or BEST CARTRIDGE EVER?
  I have an ADC XLM mkIII and its a very very average performer. 
Help me make a decision! Turntable overload
Pioneer PLX 1000.It is plug and play,  sounds excellent.  The bonus is that it also sounds  better than the other candidates you have.  
How do you store and catalog your vinyl?
  Personally I hate Ikea Kallax shelves - yes they are cheap and no doubt this is why they are so popular.  IMO, the shelves are too deep, not high enough,too many records are in each compartment making it quite heavy and you have to put your own ...