here's one seller refurb, different model (earlier?)
MGA, and Diatone are the names when the units were sold in Japan. 120/100v step down transformer may be included/needed (I use one, get a nice one under $100)
Changing from my pl600 (silver, DD) but I have shaky hands
I do realize my Pioneer pl600 is the weak in my audio chain. I currently use an ortofon 2m bronze. Considering an upgrade to a Hana mL cartridge. I fear that much more cartridge than that would outstrip my turntable’s ability, at least to be worth the additional cost.
Regarding my hands, I am 49 and have essential tremors (different than Parkinsons). For me to continue with vinyl, I fear that an automatic turntable is what I need
Regarding my other electronics, I have a gold note ds10+ and a ph10. preamp and 211s amp is new audio frontiers. Speakers are the wolf von Langa son, all on a Beaudioful rack
So I feel that the rest of my system is able to handle an analog/turntable upgrade. Given my physical limitations, is there something I am missing? For what it’s worth, I have a spare silver pl600 that is at least parts worthy
I don’t do all vinyl. I stream a lot. But I do enjoy listening to my albums
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recent search in another thread turned up a few choices new thorens td1601, has cue button for lift/down, you would first need to position it over the lead in area manually. end of play auto lift (perhaps auto shutoff, you would need to clarify that). hifiheaven has an open box for $3,100, free lifetime technical assistance. if, like cameras etc, open box means initial sales on receipt and makers full warranty, again, clarify that.
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Where do you live? I'm in Plainfield, NJ, glad to help you set something up. Perhaps others here live near you and would offer to do that. These Mitsubishi Linear Tracking Quartz Locked Direct Drive's are fully automatic start, auto end/return/stop. lift/left/right/down by button control. Nice, solid, I just set one up for my friend I met here. Removable headshell is much easier for a friend to mount a cartridge, and have alternate cartridges ready to go. you might need to keep looking, nice ones come up from time to time, here is one just to show the unit. there are other model numbers like it
In any case, adjustments might need to be made. The manuals are on-line, they are clear to follow, you would need a friend with steady hands and some patience.
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Sony made several variations of Front Loading Turntables (drawer pops out, place LP, close drawer, press start, auto return. Also P mount, and advanced stylus shape cartridges are available. Mine, different model number, has a Shibata I found. Advantage: you can stack it (allows me to keep more equipment in that system). Same as the Technics, surprisingly sounds terrific
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I have one of these SL-J33 Technics Compact Linear Tracking Turntables. Quartz Lock Direct Drive. Programmable. Hit start, it automatically scans the lp, finds the tracks (corresponding front lights light up). arm returns to start position, waiting for you to simply press start for entire lp; or press front buttons of desired tracks, then press start, it will play only those tracks. When finished, it automatically returns to start position. It uses P mount Cartridges. I replaced mine with a linear contact stylus P mount. One side screw, pull it out, push replacement in, re-fasten side screw. No other adjustments needed, P mount cartridges all are the same weight You may think it's a lightweight (it surely is and small easy to fit), however, it sounds terrific, in my system, and I loaned it to 3 audiophile friends (while their TT's were in for work), and all 3 were quite surprised by it's sound. here's a nice one on ebay
Notice the ground: original cord had integral ground wire with the pin end to insert. The ground wires are typically available on ebay, here's an example, just to see, it might not be the correct end. I can find the correct one by matching mine if interested.
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for an automatic TT, your existing PL600 TT gets some very favorable reviews, and having a spare for parts, unless something else appeals, it may be best to simply keep it and go for a new cartridge, perhaps MC, perhaps add a SUT if needed to use your existing MM Phono.
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