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Floyddroid
03-10-2015, 08:16
I picked this little tinker up yesterday. I love it.

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n621/Progmeister/P1000716.jpg (http://s1143.photobucket.com/user/Progmeister/media/P1000716.jpg.html)

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Brico
03-10-2015, 09:10
Beautiful old-time turntable :wheniwasaboy:
Firebottle
03-10-2015, 10:19
Beautiful Steve. No not 'Steve', the TT silly :doh:
Yomanze
03-10-2015, 11:42
I use one too. Lovely 'fit and forget' turntable! I like that you can't change the arm on it, the whole package is superbly musical. One thing that I've found that works well is using an ultra-light magnesium headshell if using an MM cart. Adds some agility and air, better bass etc.

...my Technics SL-1210 is in the upstairs store room. ;)
Ammonite Audio
03-10-2015, 14:49
Glad you found one, Steve. Looks like my PL-71 has been reprieved!
marvi
03-10-2015, 14:54
Ah! Had assumed it was yours Hugo!
Idlewithnodrive
03-10-2015, 15:48
That looks lovely; didn't realise you couldn't change the arm though.
Ammonite Audio
03-10-2015, 16:01
That looks lovely; didn't realise you couldn't change the arm though.

You wouldn't really want to, after hearing the arm that's on it! They are a very decent sounding combination indeed.
rossman
03-10-2015, 16:27
The arm looks very similar to a Rega R200
Ammonite Audio
03-10-2015, 17:55
The arm looks very similar to a Rega R200

No coincidence since they're both fine and often under-rated arms, from the same manufacturer (Acos?) and most probably the same design.
Marco
03-10-2015, 20:21
Great turntable, Steve - a veritable classic! Like the other guys have said, everything on it just 'works'.

Is that a re-bodied 103 I see strapped onto the end of the arm? If so, that'll sound great... Enjoy! :cool:

Marco.
NRG
03-10-2015, 21:22
A great TT and arm combo, there's a synergy in play for sure, still use mine now and then...
The Black Adder
04-10-2015, 08:02
Nice... always liked the PL-71 - Enjoy! :)
Floyddroid
04-10-2015, 18:40
Hi Marco. Yes indeed it is a re-bodied 103. It sounds brill with live music. Has great shimmer and speed around drum kits and percussion. Very pleased with it. I'm not thoroughly convinced if its a good match for the Pioneer though.
Great turntable, Steve - a veritable classic! Like the other guys have said, everything on it just 'works'.

Is that a re-bodied 103 I see strapped onto the end of the arm? If so, that'll sound great... Enjoy! :cool:

Marco.
NRG
04-10-2015, 22:03
The arm needs more mass it's approx 18g as standard, swap that headshell for something heavier and more rigid. You'll need to add something to the counter weight to compensate. I use a 103SA on mine and it works well.
Floyddroid
05-10-2015, 05:20
Aye, it wants a little work but i think it'll be a gooden once i get it tuned up.:)
Yomanze
05-10-2015, 19:41
Steve I have a Sumiko HS-12 headshell somewhere, no tags, will send it if I find it (will have a look!) as it's no longer needed in my system. Worked nicely when I used a DL103.