Yamaha YP-B4 question.

[Rivercat]

I have the opportunity to get a fully restored, near mint Yamaha YP-B4 for $125. My current TT is a Pioneer PL-55X that I've had zero issues with.

Question is two pronged, $125 a good deal on the YP-B4? And would that be worth it to replace the Pioneer with this? From what I can tell, they're pretty similar as far as quality, so probably just a personal preference thing.

I'd like to have a matching Yamaha setup, but I certainly don't "need" it.

 

[Balifly]

Links to some spec:

Pioneer PL-55X
https://www.vinylengine.com/library/pioneer/pl-55x.shtml

Yamaha YP-B4
https://www.vinylengine.com/library/yamaha/yp-b4.shtml

The Pioneer is superior.

 

[HH-Bham]

The Pioneer is superior.

Slightly. For me this is a rare case where I'd go Yammy over Pio for the looks.

 

[onwardjames]

Yammie is pretty to look at, but Signal to Noise of 55?? That's not too good, I think. I'd go direct drive (pioneer) as well. Not fond of belts, but that's only me.

 

[beat_truck]

I have a YP B4 that I bought for $7.50. It just needs the dust cover polished and a general once over. It is nice, but it looks more impressive in the picture than in real life. It's not real wood finish, just vinyl veneer. I don't know that Pioneer, but I imagine the YP B4 would be a sideways move at best. I could be wrong, though. $125 is probably a decent price for one in near mint condition, considering what 'tables go for today.