danmar,
If you meant me, thanks, I'm sure others would rush to differ.
Turns out my friend whose Technics SP-15 I just worked on (fixed/installed 250 tonearm/b500 base) knows Kevin, he worked on his SP-15 successfully in the past.
Technics Turntable Database, KAB Electro-Acoustics: Technics Specialist
I learned today that Kevin Barrett, Technics Specialist, lives in my town, Plainfield, NJ
https://www.kabusa.com/frameset.htm?/
I came across this Technics Turntable Database today
Have a look at the SP-25 Specs and much lower price. Why not SP-25?