[MaxCast]

How does this table rank and is it worth $100?
http://swmi.craigslist.org/ele/2538778468.html
Looks like the original cart and the lovely nickel plated RCAs.  And yes, John, I'm willing to pack clay anywhere I can find a spot. 
I've asked the seller if it has the org cart, what kind of mat and can it be auditioned.

Thanks,
Rich

[TheChairGuy]

How does this table rank and is it worth $100?
http://swmi.craigslist.org/ele/2538778468.html
Looks like the original cart and the lovely nickel plated RCAs.  And yes, John, I'm willing to pack clay anywhere I can find a spot. 
I've asked the seller if it has the org cart, what kind of mat and can it be auditioned.

Thanks,
Rich

Assuming it works, as it is 30 yo, that is a SENSATIONAL deck for cut rate money.

I think it was in JVC's line in 1979, same as my F-6 model, and I think the two drive systems may be in common. Those rosewood mdf decks are horrible with feedback rejection - do look over ALL the JVC table topics here at Vinyl Circle to help dial out it's feedback prone issues.

Modeling clay will make better sonics..but doesn't help with feedback rejection. Changing the stock feet with nice silicone one's (Herbies is good) and the table starts rocking like a $2000 one.

A maple platform is sensational under the table, too.

All told table and feedback rejection aids will set you back more like $300 and 2 hours of your time to lay the clay inside, but you will in turn have some of the best sonics you have EVER heard at your place.

The A-7 might have an internal oil Q damped arm which makes it a particularly good match with Grados.

Expect goosebumps with this one..but not without tinkering to overcome the horrible plinth design 

John

[MaxCast]

Thanks Johnny 

[jimdgoulding]

No experience, just guessing, and my guess is somebody ought to jump on that like a duck on a bug!

[MaxCast]

... jump on that like a duck on a bug!

Heard of a hobo on a hot dog, but that is a new one 

I am going to look at this table.  What things should I be looking at other than general cosmetics.  If not hooked up I still should be able to plug in and see the quartz lock steady, correct?

[neobop]

Heard of a hobo on a hot dog, but that is a new one 

I am going to look at this table.  What things should I be looking at other than general cosmetics.  If not hooked up I still should be able to plug in and see the quartz lock steady, correct?

Correct. You could bring an old record. You might want to check out the arm functions. You can usually do this even if there's no cartridge. If everything works snatch it up even if there's some cosmetic issues. Bring a twist-tie to keep the arm on the arm rest. I would guess that a mint one of these would go for 3 to 4 times that price. Good luck.
neo

[MaxCast]

thanks neo, the twisty is a great idea.
I watched a video of this table in action and I guess it is what you would call a semi-auto as the arm does not go to the rest when the album is done.  It just raises and the motor stops.  Perfect for me as I'm known to doze off once and awhile. 

[neobop]

If you're checking that auto-lift function you might have to let it play the last few minutes of the record or hold the arm near the end with the motor spinning. There's often a capacitor that has to charge up before the lift will work. I don't know if it's possible, but it wouldn't be good if the platter stopped and the lift didn't work. If there's a problem with the lift, make sure the cueing is set right. That's the #1 reason for cueing problems. If the arm bearings feel free, I think you found a winner.
neo

[MaxCast]

make sure the cueing is set right

where is the adjustment for queing?

[bacobits1]

I was looking at this one too. But, I don't need another table.

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1317756414&/Jvc-ql-5-Pickering-XSV-3000-Li

Is this below the QL7?
Must be.

D

[bastlnut]

hallo,

i have one of these and that is a good price.
all adjustments are easy and well documented in the manual....download from VE.
it is a 13g-14g arm using the standard 10g headshell.

the plinth is the better sounding Black covered chip board one with good speaker quality chip board, meaning better sounding than MDF board.
the rest is pretty indestructible except for the rubber damper inside the CW stub which can sag.
so be sure to remove the CW as well as fixing the tonearm when transporting the turntable.

this TT is a good candidate for a custom plinth.
you can save the old plinth for a retrofit if you sell it and the new owner wants it original.
the motor unit is the lesser of the broadcast motors from JVC and worth several times the price for it alone.
it is the TT71 motor unit and the arm is one of the UA 5075 versions.

i suggest a new plinth with added mass and solid feet on a good base and an upper market MC cartridge.
after that, simply enjoy the results.

regards,
bas

[jimdgoulding]

Heard of a hobo on a hot dog, but that is a new one 

I am going to look at this table.  What things should I be looking at other than general cosmetics.  If not hooked up I still should be able to plug in and see the quartz lock steady, correct?

Hobo on a hot dog.  That'll work .

[dlaloum]

Don't walk...run....

[TheChairGuy]

MaxieRich:

Bastlnut above mentions that a manual is available on VE. If you didn't know, VE = VinylEngine.com where you can find it.  You have to signup there to download and access their database, but it's well worth it to do so.

Auto and semi-auto's are great...tho I do my listening duringwork hours mostly if I get caught in the middle of a project or phone call it's great to know the needle isn't riding around needlessly (pun intended) and grinding it down.

Cheers - John

[MaxCast]

Thanks for all the feedback guys.  I am going to look at it in 30 mins.
It is in a storage unit so I don't know if I will be able to plug it in.

John, already went to VE and will register if this goes through.

dlaloum, I'm gonna drive...it's faster than I run.

bastlnut, thanks for the spec info.  I'll probably stay with a mm as that is what my pre is.

Hopefully I'll be posting a pic.

[Cheeseboy]

Would the same apply to a JVC QL-8 with regards to the modeling clay and footing?

[MaxCast]

75 dalla no halla

Looks like it has an AudioTechnica cart





                       

Now I gotta get a record cleaner.

[bastlnut]

hallo,

my best phono stage is only MM too....all valve!
that is what step ups are for, for use with a low output MC
there are many high output MC cartridges that will do direct into the MM input....
try a Benz Silver if your budget wont allow the ACE SH, which is a great cartridge.

the QL-8 is like the 7 and A7.
it is the smaller plinth that does not need plasticlay.
the automatic JVCs had to have large plinths for all the electronics underneath.
that is the reason for the needed plasticlay, they are cavernous.

regards,
bas

[Mikeinsacramento]

A bit of advice for those looking at TT's on the second hand market.  Download and read the reference manuals before you go to look at the TT.  It will clarify exactly what the TT is supposed to look like and how it is to function.  It's very easy to buy a used TT with missing or modified parts if you don't have a thorough understanding of it going in.

[Cheeseboy]

What would the QL-8 go for on the open market?