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Direct Drive Technics SL-D303 / D202 Turntables Many In Stock - $290 (Easley)
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Delivery is available for Charlotte, Asheville, Columbia and Athens areas.
New dust covers are in and look great.
All electrolytic capacitors replaced with fresh stock. The SL-D303 Direct Drive is the full-auto turntable, while the SL-D202 is the semi-auto version. I thoroughly go through these tables, and all functions work 100%. Currently a AT cart and stylus reside on the table but I do change my cartridges frequently among my turntables so if you prefer a different cartridge I can show you what I have available. This model came out in the early 80's and replaced the SL-D1-D3 series. It's more modern looking and has the cue mechanism on the outside of the dustcover which many people prefer. These are plug and play ready tables! By the way great rumble and wow and flutter numbers on these models. 78 for rumble (higher the better) and .025 for wow and flutter.
Here is a quick summary of the maintenance and restoration process for each turntable.
* All electrolytic capacitors replaced with quality components. Film capacitors or used in some instances for better performance.
* Speed selector switch and both internal and external speed potentiometers deoxed with DN5
* Tonearm bearings checked, lubed, and adjusted if necessary.
* RCA cable ends and tonearm to headshell connection points polished for superior connectivity. If the RCA cables are in bad condition I will replace them with gold plated units.
* Spindle lubed with the appropriate light weight oil.
* Internal auto function levers, bushings, etc., relubed. This procedure varies the most from model to model.
* All solder connections checked for cold joints.
* Dustcover hinges tightened.
* Cue damping fluid checked for proper viscosity and drop down rate. Replaced if necessary.
* Turntable is cleaned and the dustcover is polished.
* Lastly the table is thoroughly tested for proper performance.
I've been restoring Technics turntables for just under ten years, with almost 1000 tables sold in that time. The reason I started this hobby was because I wanted people to realize how good records can sound with a quality turntable. New LP's aren't cheap, please don't spend more on a new album than you do on a turntable, you'll just end up regretting the purchase. I do work out of my house, but obviously this keeps my overhead incredibly low. I stand behind what I sell and would listen to any of my albums on the tables I have for sale. When you purchase a table from me I will answer any of your questions and explain the table to you in detail. I would estimate that customers are at my house anywhere from 45 to 90 minutes on average. I want you to feel comfortable with your purchase.
Keep our local record stores going, a great bunch of people work there. Here's to Horizon, Pharmacy and Cabin Floor!!