Jvc ql-y66f
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silvernutsaq
Visiting Martian
Your six answers in order:
1. One of the best JVC made, many consider it a grail TT. :thmbsp:
2. Worth more than a QL-Y5F, of which I have two. Specific amounts might get this thread moved. :nono:
3. Low maintenance due to high quality. Keep it clean and away from heat.
4. Ortofon MC series cart well-regarded, or any other hi-end cart will work.
5. Any good? F`n run and grab it if avalable.
6. As good as most any other vintage grail TT. I`d trade two of my nicer units for this one. :yes:
Here are the otherwordly specs on it: http://www.vinylengine.com/library/jvc/ql-y66f.shtml
1. One of the best JVC made, many consider it a grail TT. :thmbsp:
2. Worth more than a QL-Y5F, of which I have two. Specific amounts might get this thread moved. :nono:
3. Low maintenance due to high quality. Keep it clean and away from heat.
4. Ortofon MC series cart well-regarded, or any other hi-end cart will work.
5. Any good? F`n run and grab it if avalable.
6. As good as most any other vintage grail TT. I`d trade two of my nicer units for this one. :yes:
Here are the otherwordly specs on it: http://www.vinylengine.com/library/jvc/ql-y66f.shtml
ccklone
The Only Good Head is a Deadhead
Hey Now,
I got mine last summer from the original owner. I got a turntable in very good condition, both tone arms, 1 head shell, a Shure ML140E mounted, a JVC MC-200E new unmounted, counterweights, a DiscWasher kit with a Milty ZeroStat gun. I got very lucky on this one 8^).
It is a very nice sounding deck. There are some enhancements you can do to the plinth and base to reduce resonance.
I like mine very much. It is my go to auto TT for sure. I still have plenty of life in the Shure so haven't mounted the JVC MC-200E yet.
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Finest kind,
Chris
I got mine last summer from the original owner. I got a turntable in very good condition, both tone arms, 1 head shell, a Shure ML140E mounted, a JVC MC-200E new unmounted, counterweights, a DiscWasher kit with a Milty ZeroStat gun. I got very lucky on this one 8^).
It is a very nice sounding deck. There are some enhancements you can do to the plinth and base to reduce resonance.
I like mine very much. It is my go to auto TT for sure. I still have plenty of life in the Shure so haven't mounted the JVC MC-200E yet.
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Finest kind,
Chris
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62sunbeam
Raconteur
Given the condition and missing arm and possible other pieces I'd say $100. Maybe $150 if you really want it.
Look here:
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/jvc-qly66f-original-owner
Good luck
Eric
Look here:
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/jvc-qly66f-original-owner
Good luck
Eric
tubeboob
Super Member
Is it a good turntable? Yes, actually it is way better than "good". It was my holy grail TT for years, and I could never find one.
One sold on that site for around $900.00, $50.00 more than I had available to spend. And I would have spent it if I had it.
Then I got lucky and found one in Montreal for a reasonable price so I drove there to get it.
It is a masterpiece to behold physically, absolutely beautiful piece.
Sonically superb.
Moving coil carts on a DD TT, no problem.
Grado carts on a DD TT, no problem.
Sound is absolutely sweet, smooth, with gorgeous mids and detailed highs.
Bass is pronounced without being overwhelming.
All this from a 25 year old TT that still looks good today, and will look good 25 years from now.
Value is hard to pin down, but in pristine condition with both arms I would be willing to pay over $750.00, but if I get it for less, no problem. Everyone wants a deal, but they're few and far between when you're looking for a specific piece. I got a Y55F at a garage sale for $100.00 with both arms and in very good condition, except that the dustcover needs polishing.
Keep a constant eye on Craigslist, as you will find better deals there and avoid shipping issues.
You cant go wrong with one of these.
Cheers
One sold on that site for around $900.00, $50.00 more than I had available to spend. And I would have spent it if I had it.
Then I got lucky and found one in Montreal for a reasonable price so I drove there to get it.
It is a masterpiece to behold physically, absolutely beautiful piece.
Sonically superb.
Moving coil carts on a DD TT, no problem.
Grado carts on a DD TT, no problem.
Sound is absolutely sweet, smooth, with gorgeous mids and detailed highs.
Bass is pronounced without being overwhelming.
All this from a 25 year old TT that still looks good today, and will look good 25 years from now.
Value is hard to pin down, but in pristine condition with both arms I would be willing to pay over $750.00, but if I get it for less, no problem. Everyone wants a deal, but they're few and far between when you're looking for a specific piece. I got a Y55F at a garage sale for $100.00 with both arms and in very good condition, except that the dustcover needs polishing.
Keep a constant eye on Craigslist, as you will find better deals there and avoid shipping issues.
You cant go wrong with one of these.
Cheers
silvernutsaq
Visiting Martian
Sorry Eric, but I`m going to say minimum $300 in current working condition even w/o S arm (find one later) and slight damage. If those dents are in the back bottom corners, I wouldn`t sweat that detail. If someone really wanted it, it would go for close to $500, though you are approaching what a perfect Denon DP-60L or Pioneer PL-630 fetches.
All those carts are superb. The MC20 is probably the best, but you need a moving coil (MC) input on your gear. What`s nice about the Shures is that you can put a $15 stylus in for testing used records and put a $60-120 stylus in for more critical or enjoyable listening. If the stylus on the Ortofon gets too worn or damaged, it would need to be sent in for a rebuild and isn`t cheap. I own all three and my fave of the bunch is the V15-III. I`ll have to put that on my QL-Y5F now and give it a spin.
All those carts are superb. The MC20 is probably the best, but you need a moving coil (MC) input on your gear. What`s nice about the Shures is that you can put a $15 stylus in for testing used records and put a $60-120 stylus in for more critical or enjoyable listening. If the stylus on the Ortofon gets too worn or damaged, it would need to be sent in for a rebuild and isn`t cheap. I own all three and my fave of the bunch is the V15-III. I`ll have to put that on my QL-Y5F now and give it a spin.
