Sony TTS-8000 Turntable

[Patrick Dixon]

Based on the enthusiasm shown on this thread, I appear to have purchased a Sony TTS-8000. Haven't got any other DD decks, so I'm interested to see how it compares to my various idlers; Thorens TD124 Mk2, Garrard 301 and EMT 927.

Not sure what arm I will use yet; I think I have another Mission 774 kicking around so maybe I'll start with that.

Is there anything I should know when I collect and transport it?

[oldius]

I owned two excellent idler drives: a 401 in slate plinth and a Goldring G99 in slate also. I kept the TTS8000 and it is a genuinely high end deck. It would cost a lot of money to buy now; tens of thousands if made by a more boutique firm, I expect.

[Bigman80]

Based on the enthusiasm shown on this thread, I appear to have purchased a Sony TTS-8000. Haven't got any other DD decks, so I'm interested to see how it compares to my various idlers; Thorens TD124 Mk2, Garrard 301 and EMT 927.

Not sure what arm I will use yet; I think I have another Mission 774 kicking around so maybe I'll start with that.

Is there anything I should know when I collect and transport it?

Congratulations on the purchase! I think there are transportation screw holes in it somewhere but I'd have to check. If there are, bolt it down and just look after the platter. If the magnetic strip gets damaged it'll never keep speed accurately again.

Most importantly, get phonomac to make you a Panzerholtz plinth. Ive heard one in the original resonic plinth (?), and one in the Panzerholtz. The Panzerholtz sounded a bit more neutral.

Just my opinion.

Enjoy! Oh, the mission arm will be nice on that, if it'll fit.

[JohnG]

I have set the TT up in the image, so that it shows the two red transit screws properly located.
These are usually seen stored in two holes in one of the white label positions.
You'll become very fond of this deck.


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[Patrick Dixon]

Thanks Guys, that's brilliant!

[Beobloke]

Agreed - they are superb decks and very under-rated. I preferred mine to a Technics SP10 Mk2 and still sometimes wonder whether I should have sold it or not!

[karma67]

Agreed I’ve heard both as well, mines not going anywhere

[Patrick Dixon]

I preferred mine to a Technics SP10 Mk2 and still sometimes wonder whether I should have sold it or not!

I assume, since you are Buriedunderaloadofturntables, that you've kept something that you thought was at least as good?

I find it hard to part with turntables; I sold my LP12s and have no regrets, but I got the 301 rebuilt by Classic turntables and 2 years later it's still in the box waiting for me to sort out the plinth.

I need to find the right arm too. Something that just works and sounds and looks fantastic would fit the bill, especially if it makes a Decca sing. Maybe I should just save up and buy a Kuzma 4 point or something, but it's a lot of money and I've never heard one.

[Beobloke]

I assume, since you are Buriedunderaloadofturntables, that you've kept something that you thought was at least as good?

Indeed. I found myself with three Sony turntables - the TTS-8000, a PS-X9 and a Biotracer PS-B80 - and I decided one had to go. The PS-X9 isn't going anywhere (ever!) and the Biotracer is just so funky that the TTS-8000 sadly drew the short straw.

[RobbieGong]

Indeed. I found myself with three Sony turntables - the TTS-8000, a PS-X9 and a Biotracer PS-B80 - and I decided one had to go. The PS-X9 isn't going anywhere (ever!) and the Biotracer is just so funky that the TTS-8000 sadly drew the short straw.

I'm in no doubt that the PS-X9 is a bit spesh