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Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
I was incorrect about the SP-20 not having quartz lock. The motor is also brushless.http://audio-heritage.jp/TECHNICS/etc/sp-20.html Model Direct drive turntable Turntable 32cm aluminum die-cast, 2.5kg Inertial mass 345kg · cm 2 motor ... 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
The SP-20 does not have an outboard PS nor does it have quartz lock. 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Pigskin is easy to obtain.http://www.tandyleather.com/en/category/suedessplits 
What is David Bowie's turntable?
Soundsmith rebuilds B&O cartridges Czarivey. In case you are interested.http://www.sound-smith.com/rebuilding-your-bo-cartridge.html 
Hum from Empire 698
Thanks for replying Atmasphere.I can’t recall if it hums with the motor off but I think it does. I’ll re-check. I have new grommets but have not installed them yet.There is hum as soon as the arm is removed from the rest even before it’s placed on... 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Lewm, I don't seem to have any problems with my SP-10MK III. I just thought it would be nice to have spares of the 6042 chip since so many other units use them too. I have a friend who has many SP-10MK II units that need work also. 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Wouldn't it be simple to make your own pigskin mat? 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Does anyone here have an opinion about these folks?http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/MN6042_564875243.html?spm=a2700.7743248.51.8.yeMMGlhttp://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/original-new-IC-MN6042_525211228.html?spm=a2700.7743248.51.1.h... 
Hum from Empire 698
I have connected the tonearm to the preamp before installing it into the turntable and there is no noise. I have taken the arm apart and reinstalled the wiring and can find nothing wrong. The turntable only hums when the arm is lifted from the res... 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Lewm, I'm looking forward to your impressions and possibly a few pics of the completed unit. 
Gryphon Diablo 300 vs McIntosh Mc601
I think the output transformers used in the Macs are degrading the bass just like what usually happens with tube amps. If you like the sound you are getting except for the bass I suggest you get a good powered sub. 
Which CD\SACD?
If you do decide on the Denon, I have a very nice one for sale. It is a Denon DVD-5910 CI and it is also a multi-regional version. 
Will Changing my 100 Watt Tube Amp to a 200 Watt SS Amp Solve My Problem?
If you do decide on the Krell amp, I have a much nicer specimen and it has also been upgraded to a 250S. 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
My thoughts were if the P3'a are still under warranty there must still be parts for them. But I could be wrong about that.Japan does have a great postal system though. I once ordered a guitar from Japan and got it in three days in great shape. 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
I was under the impression the P3 had a lifetime warranty if you could get it to Japan.  Am i wrong? I would love to have one.