Descartridge
Stereos been berry, berry good to me!
I had such a good AK experience that I feel the need to share it; sorry for the length but it is worth it.
I. PL L1000 #1 (see pic below)
I purchased my first PL L1000 off of CL as a “project”. It was grungy. Nearly everything did not work. It had no dust cover. There was a Shure headshell and decent cartridge, but the stylus was absent.
Many AKers encouraged me-thank you; but it would not function. So, off to my tech. He stated that it needed a new board.
Another “for parts” PL L1000 surfaced on the bay. The seller and I “agreed” on a deal for the board. Seller was confused with other parts and “winners”. Deal fell through.
Frustrated, I placed my PL L1000 up on the bay.
The first auction received no bids.
ProfBlitz made an offer.
The second auction on the bay received no bids.
Professor Bizzt and I agreed on a deal for it. After meeting via the wrong side of Tampa, we completed the deal.
One week later, Professor Bizzt communicated that he was successful in repairing the PL L1000 after detecting an obscure malfunction. I was happy for him.
II. PL L1000 #2
A few weeks later, Professor Bizzt emailed the question: are you aware that there is another PL L1000 in your area?
After a few messages, Professor Bizzt stated that it looks like it is all there and he could repair it if necessary.
After further scientific data and reviews provided by Professor Bizzt, more deliberation and a convincing view of the PL L1000 video on YouTube, I decided to make the gamble….
The PL L1000 was actually within 5 minutes of me.
The seller’s first auction on the bay received no bids.
I inspected the PL L1000 which was described as: THIS ON DOES NOT WORK AND IS IN POOR CONDITION. THE ARM MECHANISM IS BROKE OUT OF THE UNIT AND THE NEEDLE IS MISSING. THE TURNTABLE DOES NOT POWER ON. THERE ARE A COUPLE KNOB WEIGHT ITEMS WHICH ONE IS CHIPPED THAT I THINK COME OFF THE ARM MECHANISM.
See pic below
I made an offer- seller rejected it
The seller lowered the prices in the second auction. I agreed to a “buy it now”,
I emailed Professor Bizztt hat I had picked the deck up and he advised several approaches.
I adjusted the voltage switch to 120. EUREKA it worked! The auto functions worked! All of the lights worked! The quartz lock was instantaneous. It sounded fine.
I cleaned it. There still are a few acceptable nicks. The valuable dust cover came out surprisingly good.
I installed a Denon 160 high output MC and made the proper adjustments. It sounds excellent. It has replaced my venerable Micro-Seiki DD-40 as my number 1.
Here are a few pics:
Conclusion
This was clearly a Karma experience.
For a mere $75, I think that I have a great sounding and the coolest linear tracking turntable. It is a joy to watch its functioning.
Professor Bizzt did not have to do what he did. Sans vested interests, Professor Bizzt really improved my musical listening experience. He is extremely knowledgeable, ethical and a highly recommended AK member.
I. PL L1000 #1 (see pic below)
I purchased my first PL L1000 off of CL as a “project”. It was grungy. Nearly everything did not work. It had no dust cover. There was a Shure headshell and decent cartridge, but the stylus was absent.
Many AKers encouraged me-thank you; but it would not function. So, off to my tech. He stated that it needed a new board.
Another “for parts” PL L1000 surfaced on the bay. The seller and I “agreed” on a deal for the board. Seller was confused with other parts and “winners”. Deal fell through.
Frustrated, I placed my PL L1000 up on the bay.
The first auction received no bids.
ProfBlitz made an offer.
The second auction on the bay received no bids.
Professor Bizzt and I agreed on a deal for it. After meeting via the wrong side of Tampa, we completed the deal.
One week later, Professor Bizzt communicated that he was successful in repairing the PL L1000 after detecting an obscure malfunction. I was happy for him.
II. PL L1000 #2
A few weeks later, Professor Bizzt emailed the question: are you aware that there is another PL L1000 in your area?
After a few messages, Professor Bizzt stated that it looks like it is all there and he could repair it if necessary.
After further scientific data and reviews provided by Professor Bizzt, more deliberation and a convincing view of the PL L1000 video on YouTube, I decided to make the gamble….
The PL L1000 was actually within 5 minutes of me.
The seller’s first auction on the bay received no bids.
I inspected the PL L1000 which was described as: THIS ON DOES NOT WORK AND IS IN POOR CONDITION. THE ARM MECHANISM IS BROKE OUT OF THE UNIT AND THE NEEDLE IS MISSING. THE TURNTABLE DOES NOT POWER ON. THERE ARE A COUPLE KNOB WEIGHT ITEMS WHICH ONE IS CHIPPED THAT I THINK COME OFF THE ARM MECHANISM.
See pic below
I made an offer- seller rejected it
The seller lowered the prices in the second auction. I agreed to a “buy it now”,
I emailed Professor Bizztt hat I had picked the deck up and he advised several approaches.
I adjusted the voltage switch to 120. EUREKA it worked! The auto functions worked! All of the lights worked! The quartz lock was instantaneous. It sounded fine.
I cleaned it. There still are a few acceptable nicks. The valuable dust cover came out surprisingly good.
I installed a Denon 160 high output MC and made the proper adjustments. It sounds excellent. It has replaced my venerable Micro-Seiki DD-40 as my number 1.
Here are a few pics:
Conclusion
This was clearly a Karma experience.
For a mere $75, I think that I have a great sounding and the coolest linear tracking turntable. It is a joy to watch its functioning.
Professor Bizzt did not have to do what he did. Sans vested interests, Professor Bizzt really improved my musical listening experience. He is extremely knowledgeable, ethical and a highly recommended AK member.