I just picked up a Technics SL-1700 (non-MkII) in near-new condition from its original owner tonight. Here's a slick pic off the 'Net (not mine, but the same model):
It came with the original dust cover, the owners manual & brochure, and an Ortofon VMS 20 E MkII cartridge installed (good?). He even included a cheapo, Radio Shack-type phono preamp.
Stylus condition seems good, as he reportedly only used the 'table in his home stereo for a couple of years before boxing it up & putting it away in his closet. Never DJ-ed or abused. The thing is heavy - built like a tank!
Any ideas or recommendations for getting the best out of this unit? Cartridge upgrade? Phono stage? Any tests I should run thru? How much is it worth to invest in a deck like this?
It came with the original dust cover, the owners manual & brochure, and an Ortofon VMS 20 E MkII cartridge installed (good?). He even included a cheapo, Radio Shack-type phono preamp.
Stylus condition seems good, as he reportedly only used the 'table in his home stereo for a couple of years before boxing it up & putting it away in his closet. Never DJ-ed or abused. The thing is heavy - built like a tank!
Any ideas or recommendations for getting the best out of this unit? Cartridge upgrade? Phono stage? Any tests I should run thru? How much is it worth to invest in a deck like this?