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Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Lewm"I cannot figure out how to PM you."Nor can I, is it even possible on this forum? 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
LewmNone other than JP of Technics chip fame.Very nice, looking forward to hearing what was needed and any anecdotal information.Perhaps JP will chime in on the TT101? 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Patience grasshopper.  
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
For those that had expressed an interest in obtaining a revised chip set for for their SP10 MKIII,s and other Technics tables JP is now shipping. http://fidelisanalog.com/product/mn6042/  
if you had my system and $2,000 budgeted for an upgrade, where would you spend it?
Room treatments, in my opinion should be considered at the top of every ones list. Unfortunately they are often neglected.  
Ortofon bronze PNP ALERT!!!!!
To everyone PHQHad to look that one up. 
What's your biggest surprise in hifi?
Start with a room that is treated otherwise all the upgrades in the worldwill not get you far. 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
JPIf you ever get tired of your SP10MKIII endeavors, there area few anxious owners of Victor TT101,s hanging about.The thread posted by Halcro previously "audio16" shows what its all about. Lewm has one that is currently not operable.  
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
lewmTotem, Please do keep us posted.JP has given me permission to post a contact regarding the SP10MKIIIchip design. jp@fidelisanalog.com  
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
 JP thanks for Jumping in on the discussion. 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
lewm   .What I don't get is whether the guy who figured this out and went to the trouble of creating a PCB, on which to mount his circuit that replaces the single chip that "runs" a Mk3, is selling or is going to sell the PCBs along with instru... 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
On the topic of chips a fellow is doing some interesting workon the SP10MKIII's and reworking some no longer available and susceptible to failure parts.Great to have someone spend that much time and effort for the relatively small numbers of table... 
Used Linn sondek lp12 worth?
At this point there are some questions regarding the SME.First is whether it has the Dampening Trough and the 3 paddels, this was an option on the series III and can be useful trying various compliance cartridges.Second be aware that there was a 1... 
Used Linn sondek lp12 worth?
Finally, the only remaining unanswered question is to know wheter or not I could get a better TT for this kind of moneySeem's your chances would be slim to nil and it's a local sale to boot.Additionally you have the opportunity to inspect and like... 
A New Reel to Reel Tape Deck?
If you haven't had a look at this you should,  http://www.wired.com/2015/11/review-j-corder/