read the initial post. I am asking for a favor from a friendly forum member to help me get something I want to BUY, something wonderful, rare, the ONLY ONE for me to BUY!!!!!
the recalcitrant seller won't ship.
the recalcitrant seller won't ship.
Technics Compact Linear Trackers, SL-__; SL-Q____ Vertical SL-V5. ADVICE PLEASE
I purchased an SL-10 about 6 months ago. Have been very pleased and it gets used everyday now. I suppose most wouldn't consider it audiophile grade, whatever that means, but quite frankly it is better than I ever expected it to be. While it has a built in step up for the Technics EPS-310 cartridge I haven't used it since my external phono has multiple gain settings. I guess I should try it sometime. |
uberwaltz thanks, SL-10 is 1980-1984, seems plentiful for future repair parts I am still trying for the SL-V5 Vertical One, just because it would look so special next to my vertical X1000r. Even though it is the only one around, I have been told the standard SL-5 horizontal version uses identical parts, so I am less concerned about future repairs of the rare V5. I found a Canadian friend 1-1/2 hours away to pick it up. UPS, and UPS Canada, will pack and ship, all anyone has to do is put it in a bag and drop it off. UPS will bill my credit card, but seller hasn’t responded to my messages, very frustrating ........................................... numbers and dates of these compact models are in no way logical: from Vinyl Engine. Quartz (accurate clock rather than some speed adjustment?) Some have Q in model number, some say quartz on front panel DD programmable track versions SL-15, 1981-? (quartz) SL-6, 1982-1983 (no quartz mention) SL-Q6, 1983-1984 (quartz) SL-J3, 1984-1987 (quartz) SL-J33, 1986-? (quartz) DD non-programmable versions SL-7, 1981-1983 (quartz) SL-5, 1982-1983 (not quartz) SL-V5, 1983 (not quartz) Only Vertical Model, same as V5 inside SL-Q5, 1983 (quartz) SL-10, 1980-1984 (quartz) SL-J2, 1984-1988 (quartz0 Belt Models SL-3; SL-J1; SL-J11 |
clio09 thanks for responding and encouragement, regarding phono eq: My modern Audio Technica LP-120 has switchable phono preamp. I had McIntosh Solid State C28 Preamp, I actually preferred the TT's built-in phono preamp to the McIntosh. I went back to tubes: sold the SS C28 and got a very old McIntosh Tube Tuner/Preamp mx110z, I prefer it's phono to the TT's. Loce this mx110z. Happily the mx110z has TWO Phono Inputs. Without anticipating it, when I went for my 2 arm turntable, I simply switch arms via Phono 1 and Phono 2. I'm now using vintage JVC Victor TT81 spinner, will give the Audio Technica LP120 to a friend when safe to visit him. It is too deep to fit in my office bookcase, that is why I am after one of these compact TT's, and that Vertical one would look so cool. |