any thoughts on Yamaha YP 701 turntable?

pglbook
pglbook Posts: 2,222
edited December 2012 in 2 Channel Audio
Does anyone know anything about the Yamaha YP-701 turnatble? How is it?

I know it is a semi-automatic belt drive turntable made around 1974. I know Yamaha produced some lovely turntable, such as the YP D8 and YP D10, in the 1970s but I do not know much about the YP 701. But it looks very nice as well. I am thinking of picking one up locally and the price seems right although it lacks a headshell and cartridge.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,337
    edited December 2012
    Very decent turntable. Especially if it was cheap. A good cartridge and a nice phono preamp, you are in business. It's nowhere near the top shelf, but not too shabby! Enjoy!
    Carl

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2012
    Back in the 80's I owned the PF-800 and P3(?) linear tracking table, loved them both.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • pglbook
    pglbook Posts: 2,222
    edited December 2012
    Thank you. Any ideas on what would be a good cartridge to but for the YP 701?
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  • pglbook
    pglbook Posts: 2,222
    edited December 2012
    Thank you. I have heard good things about the Shure M97XE. A few others have mentioned it as well. I will check out the other ones you listed also. Thanks again.
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