Pioneer PL-12D vs Dual 505-2 vs Technics SL-D3

[gugaprado10]

The dual is €135, Pioneer €110 and the Technics €150. They are all working perfectly and in good condition.

Which one out of these is the superior option?

 

[Ilikevinyl]

Technics SL-D3, would be my choice. Direct Drive.

 

[SteveH]

I'd go for the Technics. I've had an SL-D1 (fully manual version of the D3) since 1979 and it continues to perform flawlessly to this very day.

 

[flavio81]

The dual is €135, Pioneer €110 and the Technics €150. They are all working perfectly and in good condition.

Which one out of these is the superior option?

Best sound quality, Dual
Easier to repair by yourself in the future, Pioneer

The technics is OK but if they are working perfectly i would pick the Dual, no doubt about it.

 

[stereofisher]

Sold many SL D1’s,D2s,and D3s. They were a work horse in the 70s. I am a Dual fan. Own eight. Still recommend the D3. Nice universal head that works. Easy to swap out cartridges. Half inch mount. Pre P mount. No a fan of those.