How are Victor turntables?

[mix4fix]

Victor TT-71 with 5045 arm.

[Pelliott321]

Looks like a pretty good looking TT. The only real problem I see is there are no motor speed controls. No servo, not even a pitch control, so you are at the mercy of what ever speed it's set at.
Also it looks like there were many different configs, different plinths etc.

[Roscoe Primrose]

From what I can find on-line, it is a servo-controlled design. It looks like any speed adjustments are internal, so it's a set it once and forget it....

Roscoe

[Pelliott321]

Victor does make servo controlled tables but I read the "71" is not

[Roscoe Primrose]

The info here: http://www.thevintageknob.org/jvc-TT-81.html says it is...

Roscoe

[Pelliott321]

"The TT-71 is an 81 without +/- servo, no pitch control, an even simplified stroboscope circuit and a solenoid-activated braking pad."

It dose say there is a servo in the positive line

[Pelliott321]

early 80's that depend on a lot of electronics. How would you ever fix it? I like the looks. Put it in a heavy plinth and take your chances

[Roscoe Primrose]

early 80's that depend on a lot of electronics. How would you ever fix it? I like the looks. Put it in a heavy plinth and take your chances

It's all discreet electronics, so IF you could find a schematic, you can probably find suitable replacement parts for everything in there. Kinda like my Denon DP-3000

Roscoe

[mix4fix]

Somebody's pawning one off on Audio Circle for $200 shipped. I would probably want it checked/fixed like my amp is going to be now. Recent discussion has people offering tables here so I am window shopping. Tube has one for like $500?

[Pelliott321]

could not find a 71 on AC
there was a 31, not pictures I would be cautious
get the owner to send pictures