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• Re: Would you kind folks buy this? What would you link it with and how? - AndyW 22:24:00 09/12/06 (0)
  In Reply to: Would you kind folks buy this? What would you link it with and how? posted by DVDman on September 12, 2006 at 08:29:06:

  I bought a similar SL5300 for £1 a few years ago mainly beacause it was a cheap way of getting a headshell for my Denon DL102. I did give it a spin out of interest, connected to an old Marantz reciever I have but I wasn't impressed.It now sits down in the cellar.
  
  

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• If you could , I would recommend holding out for one of these...(LINK W/PIC) - matt67bianco 21:20:29 09/12/06 (1)
  In Reply to: Would you kind folks buy this? What would you link it with and how? posted by DVDman on September 12, 2006 at 08:29:06:

  The SL 5300 does appear every now and then on eBay(the 5310 is rarer to find on eBay in the dark charcoal color which looks pretty sharp for a 70's table).Aesthetically, the 5300,to me has a funky and bulky look overall. The top grey plinth is molded plastic but the underside is diecast metal and well damped with the TNRC compound underneath the thick platter and chasis---The sound and performance quality is awesome...As far as price I have seen the 3200's go for as much as the 5300's---you get way more bang for the buck with the 5300.

  I have an SL 5300,Quartz,direct drive from 1979. This is one 'table you'd have to pry out of my dead hands. It was Technics sweet sleeper of a turntable in it's day.I've never had any mechanical issues or audio,sonic problems with it.It is not belt driven or servo arm driven---it does use mechanical linkage for the auto functions(which, to these ears does not affect the sound or performance).It has a wonderful muting feature so you don't hear the thump of the stylus when it lands on the the lead in groove or when it picks up at the end of the record(awesome feature/bonus and a godsend for your speakers).It's a fully automated workhorse and very well damped. Includes a retro looking stylus light and it does look similar to the 3200 you are asking about.Even has the auto repeat/memo feature to replay your records(1-6 times or infinite number of plays---unless, you are a devotee of the 24 hour vinyl playback rule ;-)

  Soundwise, and in it's stock form, sounds better than my 1200 and sounds like my modded 1600 MK2 with Cardas wiring. Speed accuracy is dead on,great PRAT.Whatever stock tonearm wiring Technics used in the 5300, it does not sound as tame as the stock 1200 nor exhibits the rolled off highs and light bass of the SL Q3. The 5300 has an open and lively,very musical presentation(the "vinyl sound" to my ears that I love) that outperforms my JVC's and the Denons.Just great bass,mids and highs throughout with the 5300. It was this tt which changed my perception that digital(cd) wasn't what it was all cracked up to be.

  Good luck in your decision making.

  Regards,
  MattB

  
  

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  • Thanks, I'll look for that, it seems vastly preferable nt - DVDman 04:46:25 09/13/06 (0)
    In Reply to: If you could , I would recommend holding out for one of these...(LINK W/PIC) posted by matt67bianco on September 12, 2006 at 21:20:29:

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• I'd recommend quartz lock if possible... - daviddeep 17:30:41 09/12/06 (0)
  In Reply to: Would you kind folks buy this? What would you link it with and how? posted by DVDman on September 12, 2006 at 08:29:06:

  On this SL-3200, the speed/pitch is adjusted by servos. In many of the later Technics decks, speed is regulated by means of oscillating quartz. I have an older SL-1500 which is a pretty nice sounding deck, but it sometimes suffers from wandering speed. This manifests itself in the form of sustained musical notes (especially piano) that have just a hint of wavering pitch. By keeping the speed control potentiometers clean, I could minimize this effect, but never quite eliminate it. In my SL-1500, the speed control problem never became severe enough to be detectable by just watching the strobe light.

  Any of the "MK II" Technics decks should have quartz lock (see the Vintage Technics link referenced by previous posters for this info). My SP-10 MK II with quartz speed control does not suffer from wandering pitch.
  
  

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• I have my Father's 3200 in great shape... - Spun1 16:48:30 09/12/06 (0)
  In Reply to: Would you kind folks buy this? What would you link it with and how? posted by DVDman on September 12, 2006 at 08:29:06:

  yet it can't hold speed for trying. It spins true and then, as per the strobe, it leaps ahead.
  He bought it in '78 and still sports an Ortofon cartridge. I suspect a dried capacitor.
  I should get it back in order, really I should. It sounded pretty fair, back then.

  Brian
  
  

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• Oh, thanks below. I see what you all mean - DVDman 10:48:00 09/12/06 (0)
  In Reply to: Would you kind folks buy this? What would you link it with and how? posted by DVDman on September 12, 2006 at 08:29:06:

  Does a manual arm not return when the record is finished playing then?
  I see the point about the historic cost only being $150!
  Thanks I'm grateful and now need to do more homework. I want a Pioneer or Technics as that's what I liked back in the old times.
  
  

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• No, a $150 TT didn't appear on my radar in circa '79. - soulfood 09:37:30 09/12/06 (0)
  In Reply to: Would you kind folks buy this? What would you link it with and how? posted by DVDman on September 12, 2006 at 08:29:06:

  I want this because it is beautiful. Will it be any good in comparison to other decks?

  Beautiful relative to what, other Technics? If you consider price as a factor, it wasn't very good in comparison to other Technics. In other words, experiences with this deck will probably be limited.
  

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• Re: Would you kind folks buy this? What would you link it with and how? - qualityman 09:09:58 09/12/06 (0)
  In Reply to: Would you kind folks buy this? What would you link it with and how? posted by DVDman on September 12, 2006 at 08:29:06:

  I would be wary. Not because it is direct drive or Technics but becuase the arm appears to be semi automatic. It might work fine and give you many years of trouble free service but there are a whole lot of linkages beneath the top plate that wear and will be extremely difficult to repair if it throws a wobbly. The semi automatic function also limits your cartridge choice to low end MMs as the auto return puts a lot of strain on the cantilever.

  The turntable base itself is an exccellent tool for turning the vinyl and if you like the Technics DD system and the cool looks, try to locate one of the manual arm versions, they appear all the time on Ebay and can be excellent value. With the manual arm, you have the option of removing it and replacing it with the arm of your choice (eventually when funds permit). This will vastly extend you cartridge choice. Armboards are readily for Technics at reasonable cost or you can even make your own relatively easily.

  Whatever you decide, enjoy the vinyl, it will quickly become a passion reducing you to an anorak haunting car boot sales and charity shops in a quest for classic records.
  
  

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• Re: Would you kind folks buy this? What would you link it with and how? - mark111 09:05:39 09/12/06 (0)
  In Reply to: Would you kind folks buy this? What would you link it with and how? posted by DVDman on September 12, 2006 at 08:29:06:

  Hi,
  I have an old Yamaha CR-1020 reciever from the late '70s.It has speaker pairs A,B,&C.You can run two pair at once(A&B,or B&C).There are probably other recievers and amps that will allow this.
  good luck,
  mark
  
  

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