Technics SL-QL5 ??

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Technics SL-QL5 ??
« on: 29 Aug 2010, 09:45 pm »
There ia a Technics SL-QL5 for sale locally and I'm wondering if it worth the time to go look at it. I can't find any info online about this turntable. I want to get back into the vinyl and I'm looking for a decent turntable $400-$500 range. She is asking $500 obo and says it is dead mint...

bacobits1

Re: Technics SL-QL5 ??
« Reply #1 on: 29 Aug 2010, 10:42 pm »
For $4-$500 you can get a really nice used SL1200.
They come up all the time on Agon.
That table is way over priced.

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Wayner

Re: Technics SL-QL5 ??
« Reply #2 on: 30 Aug 2010, 02:38 pm »
Yes, this table is way over priced. I'd also stay away from 25 year old  linear trackers. You are limited to which cartridges you can use  (P-mount) and things can go wrong with this arm.
 
 I like the suggestion of a used, (or even new) Technics SL1200(MKII) or  something like that. KAB woould be a good place to start for new. Unless  you undderstand the workings of a table, and have electro-mechanical  abilities, I would stay away from any used TT.
 
 Wayner