There is a better plinth for DP-80 for two tonearms. In my opinion 3 tonearms on one plinth is too much, better to buy additional turntable. Any tonearm switched 180 degree is not user friendly, a 3rd tonearm on one plinth is always turned 180 degree, I can’t stand it. In my opinion two turntables is always better than one with 3 tonearms.
JVC TT 71: buy now for spare for my or TT81?
Both are quartz locked.
Any reasons to prefer a TT81 to a TT71?
I am thinking of making an offer on a JVC TT71 to have as a spare spinner if my current TT81 develops bad habits (TT81 is in my large plinth with 3 arms now).
Asking $399. Thinking of paying $350.
1 hr from me, I would pick it up. It's 120v model, that would eliminate the 120/100 transformer my 100v TT81 needs.
I am thinking of making an offer on a JVC TT71 to have as a spare spinner if my current TT81 develops bad habits (TT81 is in my large plinth with 3 arms now).
Asking $399. Thinking of paying $350.
1 hr from me, I would pick it up. It's 120v model, that would eliminate the 120/100 transformer my 100v TT81 needs.
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chackster, a Denon 3 arm plinth and Denon spinner is shown here http://www.aca.gr/index/forums/fgr/hiend1?row=2070&pgn=378 Backward arm is awkward to be sure, and mine is more crowded than if it was a true 3 arm plinth. It’s my least active cartridge, but ready to go instantly for Mono LP’s. Rear is MM, side is 12-1/2" long MC. If you check out my system I added here you will see I don’t have much room, One TT like mine works great here. I found out about the rare larger CL-P3 with 3 removable arm boards after I had this one set up for 2. I felt darn lucky when I found the compact Mission (Jelco) that just squeaked inside the dust cover on the left side of this 2 arm base. |
I've been using a QL-7 with the TT-71 while I mount a second tonearm on my TT-81 in the two arm JVC plinth. While the specs of both motors are similar, the TT-71 has noticeably less torque. Of course, it's possible my TT-71 is less than optimal; both decks are pretty old. I also prefer the mechanical switches of the TT-81 versus the touch controls on the TT-71. But to answer your question, there's no reason not to get a TT-71 for backup, as it's perfectly adequate, but I believe the TT-81 is better in just about every way. |
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I own 3 JVCs, a TT101 (which is dead) an 801 that runs like a clock, and a QL 7 with a TT 71 engine that I just did a full restoration; all my turntables I restore and overhaul by myself. I think TT 71 and 81 are better than Technics SP 15 and 25 at least in terms of engine. The TT series engines are big and sturdy as breakfast cups and there is a lot of substance, those in the SP 15 and 25 or SL 10 are the same as the small and compact Technics 1200s. It doesn’t mean much but I like fat. The motor TT 71 https://i.postimg.cc/J0pSMJ3z/DSCN6089.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/zvyFHgZB/DSCN6093.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/bJBQPwDj/DSCN6100.jpg In the TT 101 I made a complete recap and replaced all the pcb trimmers but it still didn’t work well .... I have to give up for some time ... it totally stressed me out! |
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