Why is my Technics sl qd33 considered a low end starter table?

[lini]

Gl: Ahhh - the good, old Opel GT. Haven't seen one over here for ages, though. Whereas a nice old Corvette C3 drove by only 11 days ago, while I was having ago smoke with my stepfather across the street, where he has parked his car, when he was here for a short visit.


Artie: I'd rather suggest to go one more step higher, namely for an SL-QX200 or -300 - as these are not only more substantial (but still not too heavy), but also still sport adjustable antiskating.


Greetings from Munich!

Manfred / lini

 

[Artie]

Artie: I'd rather suggest to go one more step higher, namely for an SL-QX200 or -300 - as these are not only more substantial (but still not too heavy), but also still sport adjustable antiskating.

Thanks Manfred. I'll take that under advisement.

On a side note, I was a teenager in Germany when those Opels came out. We did a High School field trip to the Opel factory. Those guys would need to move a car 10 feet forward. They'd rev the motor to redline, then drop the clutch. Then nail the brakes. All you'd hear, all day long was screech and squeal. As a teenager, it was cool.

I had the the 1800 wagon. If I recall correctly, the 1800 sedan was banned from showroom stock racing because they wiped the floor with everything else.

 

[lini]

Artie: Well, the SL-QD33 is a pretty nice model, too. But many AKers belong to the phono fans, who enjoy experimenting with different cartridges/needles, including ones with more advanced tip shapes, and for these I'd rather recommend one of the T4P radial trackers with adjustable antiskating - and unfortunately that weren't so many, as Technics pretty soon started to remove that feature. Iirc, except for the SL-QX200/300, none of the later slimline models still sported it - so that it merely was the very first generation of Technics T4P radial trackers, in which all models from top to bottom have adjustable antiskating.

Greetings from Munich!

Manfred / lini

 

[revox-b77]

It's definitely NOT a muscle car, but absolutely is a sports car.

My modest sporty car...

 

[cgutz]

That's sweet. I haven't peeked under my 3055 yet. I wonder if it would benefit from that treatment?

My KD5070 had resonance from the black plastic base. I used modeling clay in the sections to dampen. Did it help sound? Maybe??? It certainly no longer resonates when I tap the black plastic base.

I like the technique above of filling with split sinkers, and using plasticdip to hold in place. If I had seen this, I would have gone that route rather than modeling clay (plasticine).

My KD500/KD550 doesn't have this issue as the bottom is made of mdf, not hollow plastic.

 

[cgutz]

One of it's contemporaries, "The Rock" tips the scales around 35lbs, but mines a bit over 50lbs

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It's fun trying to reposition the Vibrapods under the feet whenever I have to move it.

I use the same vibrapods on my "rock".

 

[Thunderbox]

Direct Drive,Quartz locked, Shure m104 stylus and Shure m105 cart,so what is low end or starter about that?

If you are happy with the TT and the cartridge why worry about what other people think. Enjoy.

 

[Grenadeslio]

My modest sporty car...

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I'm so old I remember this lol.



there was a dealer option called the Eager Beaver with dual carbs etc, included these decals on the rear quarter panels.

 

[RobRoy]

My modest sporty car...

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That is a personal favorite of mine!

 

[Delmarva]

Direct Drive,Quartz locked, Shure m104 stylus and Shure m105 cart,so what is low end or starter about that?

The OP of this thread appears to be long gone, but I'll attest that the SL-QD33 is a very fine turntable. They sold for about $200 back then which equates to about $550 today.

I bought this one new in 1986 and gave it to my parents for Christmas that year. They've both passed away but the Technics is going strong. I used it for several years until acquiring a Pioneer PL-115D a couple of years ago. The Technics is a rock solid flawless performer. The full automatic mech and the 7" disc sensor are a joy to use. The repeat play function is another feature that I love when playing 7" and 12" singles. It's still got it's original Audio Technica 3003 p-mount cartridge on it as it never really saw a lot of use at my parents house.

 

[twiiii]

According to the Technics chart I have the Turntable is every bit as good as the SL 1200 series when it comes to W&F and rumble figures. Maybe it the arm that is the issue. They were very economical when produced. Maybe the are also much more influenced by acoustic feeded back and floor vibrations. We sold them but I don't remember them that well.

 

[stratokaster]

According to the Technics chart I have the Turntable is every bit as good as the SL 1200 series when it comes to W&F and rumble figures. Maybe it the arm that is the issue. They were very economical when produced. Maybe the are also much more influenced by acoustic feeded back and floor vibrations. We sold them but I don't remember them that well.

Yes, the plinth is plastic and the isolation feet aren't isolating all that well. This turntable requires very careful siting to avoid acoustic feedback.

 

[gary7]

I remember seeing the in the stores back in the day and thinking how slick they looked. But I stayed with the more conventional tables. Almost all I see now a days have the cover hinge tabs busted off.

 

[Delmarva]

Yes, the plinth is plastic and the isolation feet aren't isolating all that well. This turntable requires very careful siting to avoid acoustic feedback.

Never been a problem with that on any of my three Technics tables. They're all basically of that exact same plastic crap design, but I've never heard any feedback issues.

I remeber seeing the in the stores back in the day and thinking how slick they looked. But I stayed with the more conventional tables. Almost all I see now a days have the cover hinge tabs busted off.

No doubt about that. Two of my three Technics tables have broken hinges. It's a pretty easy fix though. On the re-branded Yamaha TT300U/Technics I removed the remains of the broken hinge tab and made an aluminum one out of some flat bar stock I had laying around. It's ugly, but it works. The dustcovers on all three are interchangeable with one and other.

 

[bkatbamna]

The issue is with these is that they were made at the time of CDs and the R&D and innovation was done on CD players and not on turntables. P mount was done not really for any innovation but for ease of set up. That said, Technics makes good turntables.

 

[Manu129]

I own this turntable purchased brand new in the 80's.
I don't have a high end system , and never considered replacing it. It works flawlessly.
I put a new cartridge on it last year, an Audio-Technica AT85EP. It makes the job perfectly for my needs.

(amplifier Denon PMA-360 , Loudspeakers Allison LC120, purchased during the same period as the turntable)