I live in the Netherlands, close to Gouda (good cheese ;-)
I am 62 years old and apart from 10 years digital audio I am still using 2 technics turntables (a SL-J1 and a J2), both working flawless since (almost) new.
I recently ordered 2 new elments/cartridges (an Audio Technica ATU 4040 EP T4P...