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Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Totem - where is this TT101 located ?  ThanksPeter 
Where is the significant point of diminishing returns on hi-end turntable?
NKJ, "I also believe that wood and plexiglass don't belong as part of a precision instrument- just me."Try this simple little experiment next time your at your local Home Depot or similar store. Go to the isle where they have the extruded aluminu... 
Where is the significant point of diminishing returns on hi-end turntable?
Oleschool,  You mean PBN / VPI DD GrooveMaster :-)  We make these in many different configurations  The one you mention above is owned by a friend of mine.http://pbnaudio.com/audio-components/audio-turntables/groovemasterAbove link to the BeltDriv... 
Help me find value for Technics SP-10 Direct Drive Turntable
Pretty good estimation sbank -  about $500 for an unused and still in its original carton SP10.  Theres a current listing for one on eBay at $425 - its been offered for a while with no takers.The MK 2 is a completely different table, the MK3 even ... 
The effect 60Hz Cycles on 50Hz SACD-PLayers
It is no problem running your CD player on 60Hz mains voltage as compared to 50 Hz mains voltage - it is actually easier on the transformer.  As soon as the voltage enters the CD Player it is fed into a transformer then rectified to DC Voltage whi... 
The effect 60Hz Cycles on 50Hz SACD-PLayers
It is no problem running your CD player on 60Hz mains voltage as compared to 50 Hz mains voltage - it is actually easier on the transformer.  As soon as the voltage enters the CD Player it is fed into a transformer then rectified to DC Voltage whi... 
Would you go all 1 brand for electronics?
Yes certainly :-)The economic alternative http://www.libertyaudio.comThe All Out one http://pbnaudio.com From their makerGood ListeningPeter 
Need advice on what to look for in a turntable - budget $6K to $10K
http://pbnaudio.com/audio-components/audio-turntables/groovemaster/groovemaster-vintage-directAnother option for your considerationFrom its maker and good listeningPeter 
Honing down the speaker shortlist ~$5K
Another option for your considerationhttp://www.libertyaudio.com/products/x-vox-loudspeaker-systemFrom its makerGood ListeningPeter 
Favorite guitar players not named......
Duke Robillard If  you like Blues this one is great , especially track 7 where Duke imitates most of the great Blues Guitarists https://www.amazon.com/Guitar-Groove---Rama-ROBILLARD-DUKE/dp/B000E5KU6U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=...Good ListeningPeter 
A new TT from Steve Dobbins,"The Beat." ???
A few notes on the Denon DN 308 and other Denon DD Turntables.As some of you know I restore many of the magnificent old Denon DD tables mainly the DP3000, 2000, 6000 and 80 - I turn them into these http://pbnaudio.com/audio-components/audio-turnta... 
"Vintage" high end gear vs new and upgrade path?
http://pbnaudio.com/audio-components/audio-turntables/groovemaster/groovemaster-vintage-directVintage,  definitely the way to go :-)Good ListeningPeter 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Yes surely - if were lucky it use the same transformer as the TT101 give me a call on MondayGood ListeningPeter 
Speakers in the 5-6K$ region & their components
If you dont want to make your own, here's a finished product for your consideration,  using very high quality ScanSpeak Drivers that I have worked with for many years in a variety of the products we make.  http://www.libertyaudio.com/products/x-vo... 
Speakers in the 5-6K$ region & their components
Timlub,Fully agree on the SB drivers I too find them to be excellent quality and very consistent.  I designed a Kit for SB Acoustics as well.http://pbnaudio.com/speakers/speaker-kits/xmaxGood ListeningPeter