Technics SL-100C

[aragorn723]

Anybody have experience with the Technics SL-100C?  I have been looking for a new turntable for a while, and have a London Maroon cartridge I want to use.  The Technics SL-100C has adjustable VTA and also the tonearm height is adjustable, so it looks like a good candidate.  Anybody have experience with this table?  Was looking at the SL-1500C also, but it has a built in preamp, and I already have an external one.  No sense buying something I won't use.  Also, the 1500C has a more expensive cart, which I also won't use.  Maybe if there was a 100C option for no cartridge??

Dave

 

[Deluk]

If this London is technically similar to the originals, arm compatibility was always a problem. I'm sure there are London forums out there which will have info about modern TT's that can be used. A TT + arm is more likely to be suggested than an integrated one with much debate about the flavour of the week.

 

[aragorn723]

So are you suggesting a separate tonearm and deck?  I haven't ever looked at this option, what companies sell them?

 

[Deluk]

Google "best TT and arm for London cartridge". Be prepared for less than definitive answers. The original London was normally used with a London uni-p[vot arm. Not many of those around now.

 

[Mucker]

I found a site where a London cart is used on a 1200GR. The 100C arm should be nearly if not identical.

https://www.psaudio.com/copper/article/london-decca-cartridges-unique-design-timeless-quality/

I have 4 Technics tables including a 1200GR.

The 100C came along later but if I was starting out and wanted a DD table, that would be the one I'd buy. Awesome motor tech in that table and the missing dj features make it a powerful but no frills table.

Some of the carts I use are Denon DL-103, 103R, and 301 Mkii. Nagaoka MP-200, Audio Technica VM760SLC, VM740ML. All are fantastic in their own way and would work great with 100C.

 

[Deluk]

Some good Black Friday savings to be had on the 100C if you look around and are looking for one of these.

 

[aragorn723]

I found a site where a London cart is used on a 1200GR. The 100C arm should be nearly if not identical.

https://www.psaudio.com/copper/article/london-decca-cartridges-unique-design-timeless-quality/

I have 4 Technics tables including a 1200GR.

The 100C came along later but if I was starting out and wanted a DD table, that would be the one I'd buy. Awesome motor tech in that table and the missing dj features make it a powerful but no frills table.

Some of the carts I use are Denon DL-103, 103R, and 301 Mkii. Nagaoka MP-200, Audio Technica VM760SLC, VM740ML. All are fantastic in their own way and would work great with 100C.

I've seen the article on the 1210GR.  Looks like a great option, better save up all my pennies lol.  Was hoping to find something more like $1k.  The 100-C might be the best option.  Maybe if I could return it if it didn't work with the London?

Dave