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Technics Compact Linear Trackers, SL-__; SL-Q____ Vertical SL-V5. ADVICE PLEASE

I will add a TT in my office, not audiophile grade.

Purpose: To hear LP’s I intend to sell, listening to results of cleaning, how quiet, verify no skips, bimps. Casual listening, while doing other things, leave room, perhaps forget playing, so I need auto lift, prefer auto off.

Easy idea will ONLY FIT a very compact TT, max 13" depth,

So I have been learning about the Technics Compact SL line, 12-1/2" deep lid open. Lots of various models, belt, direct drive, and Quartz Direct Drive. Lots of work/expense to fit a TT deeper than 13" when lid open. I have lots of dust from forced air system.

Best looking idea is to get a Vertical TT SL-V5, and have it side by side with my Reel to Reel in Vertical Position, nice operating height. I have the nice Micky Mouse Dust Cover for the 10" reels on the X2000r, that would also be awesome looking.
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ONLY ONE Technics Vertical SL-V5 for sale now, (that I can find, at any price). I agreed to buy it, very low price too, but seller in Fonthill, Ontario Canada will not ship it.

So, a few questions:

1. Some direct drive have speed pots. Are the QUARTZ models the only ones with ’perfect’ speed?
2. Known problems other than arm grease and arm belt?
3. Programmable Models (nice but don’t need). IF program function fails, do they still play in basic mode?
4. Anybody have a line on buying a Technics SL-V5?

the biggest question:

5. Anyone near Foothill, Ontario willing to pick it up, pack, ship to me, I will pay of course. ONLY ONE for sale, very nice unit, very low price, a shame, a dirty rotten shame to not get it. Seller could keep it till you pick it up at your convenience. I would be most appreciative, and take my lumps if anything happened, it is only $200. CAD, $150. USD, well worth the risk to me.

regards, Elliott



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elliottbnewcombjr OP
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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.
lewm
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Have you looked at reputable dealers located in Japan or Hong Kong? HiFiDo is one such, located throughout Japan.  They do a massive mail order business and are expert packers and shippers. Use the internet and google "Hifido English".  There you will see an English translation of equipment they have for sale usually with prices and extensive photo documentation.  They usually have oodles of Technics turntables of all types.  Whatever that guy in Canada has, it's not the only one in the world.  By the way, go for quartz reference over no quartz reference.
elliottbnewcombjr OP
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lewm

thanks, I'll check that site.

If anyone can find a Technics SL-V5 for sale, let me know please.
elliottbnewcombjr OP
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found one in New Zeland

https://www.trademe.co.nz/electronics-photography/home-audio/turntables/listing-2656581393.htm


lewm
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And the added bonus is that it is quite likely to be free of Coronavirus, coming as it does from NZ.
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