Best vintage DD turntables from the 70's and 80's?

YAMAHA GT-2000 has just jumped onto my radar @theophile 
This sounds like a genius of a table and would sit nicely next to the Luxman 444

Anyone have the pioneer PL -70ll ?

@phil9624  that's a beautiful table!  How's it sound???

@gshepardbuster  it was just suggested from a friend that I could change the arm out on the GR. I like the looks of the GR. Those vintage tables from the 70's and 80's so cool. 

@amg56 the Dragon is a very coolio table! 

@chakster  I found a nice Onkyo for ya. Only 33000 euro!

@totem395 I believe Micro Seiki made the motor for the Luxman 444.

@chakster would know

How about Micro Seiki DD-100???

Pioneer PL-70L II  is a damn pretty table too!

How about best vintage DD TT's under $5000???

Great vintage TT's being mentioned here. So far, I like the Yamaha Gt-2000 and the Pioneer PL-70II

@best-groove let's say budget is two fold. Under 10 best under 5

Thank you @rauliruegas  for your suggestions. With all the suggestions I've gotten on this thread and the research I've done, I can't say that I can do any better than the Luxman. 

1. First of all, it's super hard to find some of these suggested vintage tables, IF you can find them. 

2. IF you do find one, it's gonna cost a lot and it might need some work done still. The build quality of the Luxman is top notch. I wouldn't want anything less. 

3. As @chakster states, the "Classics" are in a league of their own. Like a classic car, but you still have to find one and fix it if needed. 

4. I need flexibility to be able to change arms too and I'm seeing most of these vintage tables have fixed arms. That's why the Luxman is so good for this reason. Easy peasy to swap out arms. 

Now, what I'm beginning to think of is entertaining the thought of selling the Technics GR at some time and getting a bad ass NEW table that has the ability for 2 arms. Something really cool. Direct drive the way to go? Not interested in having to fidget with belts etc unless it's not a problem. 

I'm going to research some of the new tables and see what I come up with. 

A refurbished SP10mk3 could be a fun possibility. Staying with vintage DD, 2 arm capability. I wonder how the SP10mk3 compares to the new G? 

@downunder @lewm  @ch

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/technics-sp10-mk2-vs-sl-1200g-i-finally-did-an-a-b?highlight=...

I just read through this thread. Plenty for me to chew on. 

@rauliruegas  123

In the works to acquire Victor 101 flying saucer and service in the states. Comes with original plinth. 

@totem395  will do. I'll call him once it arrives. I'm lucky to have it in JP's hands. 

@lewm it's what I call the 101 TT drive. Flying saucer :)

Yes, thank you. Just like Luxman.

Thanks @totem395 
Is this something JP will take care of @chakster  internal table transformer and it voltage taps.

@totem395  are we speaking of a step down transformer? If so, I've got one for the luxman.
Thanks for the insight,Brent

@chakster as you know, I’ve got the Victor 7045 and 7082 waiting here in Museum and Victor carts. It will be a saucer invasion. Very excited to sit the TT101 next to Luxman with the Sony PUA-7 arm XL50 cart and the FR-64x with PMC3 cart.

I'll share pics as soon as my TT-101 gets back from JP. He's making it new again. 

What carts are you mounting on the Sony arms @dronepunk? 

Onkyo is nice!

Great video @cha

Just got an update from JP regarding my Victor TT 101 that’s on his bench. He’s got an MK3 and another table before he can finish with mine. When JP is finished with his magic, the 41 year old drive will be new again. Looking forward to sitting it next to the Luxman.

My Victor 101 plinth is original and recently veneered by me with Teak. 4 arm boards. That's a lot of experimenting. 

@best-groove plinth photo in my virtual system.

"Direct Drivel" that’s funny @theophile

JP just contacted me. My Victor TT101 is finished and ready to ship! Need to wait a couple weeks before he ships due to my domestic travel schedule. Can’t wait!
@chakster I've got a few vintage carts, arms waiting to mount. 

With cats.

@best-groove 
Mr. Brent I'm guessing is me. I do not and will not have any sensors to sell anyone. I never did. Any doors your finding closed is due to the fact that you don't know how to open them.  Any bitterness or ill will your feeling is your issue. Might it be that people don't want to deal with you? Thrilled JP got my Victor 101 back up and running flawlessly. Keep closing doors best groove and there won't be anymore to open. 

The Saucer has Arrived! Japan to Russia, Russia to Connecticut, then CT to Miami. Chakster sold me a beautiful sample and sent it to directly to JP for an overhaul. Started this thread in 2018 and now have two legendary vintage tables. 

Victor's gonna look wicked sitting next to the Luxman. You can see it armless in my virtual system.    https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/9512

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