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Stunning One-Owner Kenwood KD-500 Turntable For Sale!

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Check out this incredible, 100% original, one-owner, almost time-capsule quality Kenwood KD-500 direct drive turntable I’ve just serviced and listed for sale! This stunning one-owner Kenwood KD-500 direct drive turntable comes complete with its as-purchased SME-3009 tonearm and the mega-bonus: a rare Fidelity Research FR-101 moving magnet cartridge! UPDATE: Four requests to purchase received within […]

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Kenwood KD-500 / SME 3009 Turntable Service

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As a follow-up to my article on servicing the Kenwood KD-500/550 motor, I bring you an article detailing the comprehensive service of this gorgeous Kenwood KD-500 / SME 3009 combination.  The KD-500 is a heavy hitter from the late 70’s, still punching above its weight 40 years on. The Kenwood KD-500 and KD-550 direct-drive turntables

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Kenwood KD-500 / KD-550 Turntable Motor Service

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I’m sure every regular visitor to my site knows just how much I love the old Kenwood KD synthetic composite turntables, especially the KD-600/650 series. But the classic Kenwood KD-500/550 is far more common and so I’ve written an article about servicing their direct-drive motors, for anyone who can’t get their deck into me for

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Kenwood KD-500/KD-550 Turntable Review

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Kenwood’s legendary KD-500/KD-550 direct-drive turntables are classics from an era when things were built to last. Indeed, if decks like the KD-500/KD-550 with this level of custom engineering were manufactured now, they would cost many, many thousands of dollars. The Technics SL-1200 is a classic example – it’s recently been reissued and costs thousands. This

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Kenwood KD-500 + Grace G-707 Set-up & Service

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A customer recently delivered a Kenwood KD-500 direct-drive turntable, with Grace G-707 tonearm and a couple of cartridges, for me to service and set up for him. I see quite a few of this particular turntable/arm combination as it was a classic partnership that was very popular at the time and sold very well in

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Beautiful Pioneer PL-L1000 Linear Tracking Turntable Repair & Review

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Welcome back as we dive into another classic turntable from the golden era, the beautiful Pioneer PL-L1000 linear tracking direct-drive turntable. My apologies for the lack of articles so far this year. As one of the few people creating in-depth content like this from scratch, brain & device to page, whilst also attending to a

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2024 Recap, Merry Christmas & Happy Holiday!

8 Comments | Amplifiers, CD Players & DACs, Preamplifiers, Repair, Restoration & Overhaul, Service, Turntables & Vinyl, Updates, Upgrades | |

Season’s greetings to my legendary customers, subscribers, friends and family! Can you believe it’s Christmas again? I don’t know where the time goes but welcome again to my end-of-year 2024 recap. A massive thank you to all who’ve helped make 2024 another fantastic year and my busiest yet. Here’s hoping the holiday season is happy

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Beautiful Pioneer PL-50L Turntable Resurrection & Review

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People keep saying they want more so I’ll give you more! How many articles I can write in a week? Let’s see… Three articles so far folks and 5,297 words. Welcome back, to a story about a gorgeous Pioneer PL-50L direct drive turntable resurrection for a new customer who hopefully will become another part of

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All the equipment and accessories on these pages have been sold but you are welcome to browse. Keep an eye on the store for the latest equipment for sale. Gorgeous Marantz 1030 Integrated Amplifier! Yes, folks, I have a stunning little Marantz 1030 integrated amplifier for sale here, images below. UPDATE: Sold! Specifications Power output: 15 watts per channel

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Technics SL-120 Turntable Recommissioning

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I love the classic Technics SL-120, so let’s look at how I recommissioned this lovely old girl! Welcome back, everyone. I said you see me again sooner than you think, perhaps you didn’t expect two posts in one day though! I’ve been dying to do more writing and, as we approach the 2-million view milestone

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