New Turntable Advice

I did check the Nakamichi out, If, like you, I had one restored everything working, I would work hard to get the best out of it.

however, I would not choose the Nakamichi Dragon CT, and I might politely say no thank you if someone offered to give me one.

this listing has links to the oem brochure and owners manual

https://skyfiaudio.com/products/nakamichi-dragon-ct-computing-vintage-turntable-legendary-and-rare-with-new-sumiko-cartridge?srsltid=AfmBOoqQ3q71w1gPuwYvVQ1jj7yIid1L3Lg3IIYzYrgoym0fBDo79MPP

there, I found the arm height is not adjustable, they originally supplied a kit of shims, and you need to carefully measure your cartridge height, and use the proper combination of shims as per their chart pg 8. I detest shims!!!!!

And previously I posted an excerpt from a review I read

this reviewer’s conclusion

"I have to be perfectly honest with you, I find my Yamaha GT-2000 better sounding, even after the centre search."

Keep in mind, I want easy use of alternate cartridges, either two arms on a larger plinth like the Luxman PD444, JVC PL-2 two arm plinth, a custom plinth,

or changeable arm wands on a compact unit like the Technics SP15 or 10 in their base with dust cover. It's a shame they don't offer that solution for a new SL-1300G

I'm not a fan of a separate glass platter that slides around on a sub platter, it moves too readily in this video (my instincts, solve a problem but introduce a different problem)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0UKRLYgEk8

and I find the Technics EPA-B500 tonearm base changable armtube side mounted sliding slot far more precise auto-alignment than a round tube with a round locking ring.

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I have never actually seen or heard a GT-2000, and never see a photo of one with two tonearms. That might be worth doing.

I checked the Sony and you are correct No azimuth adjustment. In fact I didn’t see it on the Nakamichi either.. Ok Im following your advice and I keep the $5.2K towards something else. Ill look for a Yamaha GT-2000, Techniques SP-15 or SP-10, Luxman PD444, JVC, while in Japan in a couple of weeks and listen to the DS Audio Optical cartridge system.  Michell Engineering GyroDec also.    

West Coast FL

I'll 'Beat the Drum' about the Aurex SR 510 not 520 as mistakenly referred to.  

https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/japan/en/auction/yahoo/input/n1190564152/

The SR 510 was made known to me via another forum. 

The Forum Member 'Shakti' is possibly one of a handful of individuals who has encountered an unusual wealth of Analogue Sources, that are supported by a Downstream System costing much more than a $100K.

Their having experienced an extensive range of Vintage and Modern TT's where TT's are exceeding $50K and Tonearms where these have approached $50K, along with Cartridges experienced, 

that must be up in the hundreds and ranging from $1K - $20K.

When an individual explains as a stock item inclusive of Tonearm the set up was very comfortably seated along side vintage models costing 30-40+ x more as a purchase. It would be foolish not to create similar, especially as it is very affordable. 

The same individual stated that with an improved Tonearm, they expected the TT set up to be a substantial performer. 

A man with no dog in the fight sharing their impression of a TT in relation to their vast experience, can't put a negative comment, apart from suggesting a change of Tonearm will be creating something quite special. 

This TT as stated, is rigid as a structure, which has substantial benefits for the mechanical operation of the TT.

Not all JVDD TT's have such a rigid structure and this is a much unwanted condition for a mechanical operation.

A non-rigid structure when speed checked using a Standalone Strobe, will show Speed fluctuations immediately. 

Combine non-rigid structure with a Spindle that is not a perfect fitting to bushes, especially if movement is detectable (very likely), and speed fluctuation detected will be very concerning. 

   pindac - I understand your perspective on this suggestion you made on the SR-510 the other day. Now today with a this recommendation I will look into it on their website