Karma: Technics SL-J2 linear-tracker turntable

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jdjohn
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And now for something REALLY different, we have a turntable up for karma. Technics put out some very nice linear-tracking turntables just before CD players took off. This SL-J2 falls into that category, with some great specs.
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I have put some personal elbow-grease into this beauty, replacing the tonearm belt, cleaning/re-lubing the tonearm's tracking points - the rod and trough. I also serviced the 'worm gear' if that sort of thing 'does it' for you. And to finish it off, I polished/buffed the turntable cover/lid. In all honesty, it came out very nice. It comes with original RCA connector cables, and power cable.

I found this turntable at my folks' house, tucked away in a built-in cabinet drawer near my dad's AVR setup. 'Bless his heart' is all I can say. I pulled it out, brought it home, gave it some love, and now it's ready to pass-on to a good home. I have fully-tested it.

Cartridge included is a Stanton P-mount variant with a fresh bonded elliptical stylus. It sounds very nice as-is, but I know first-hand that an upgraded cartridge/stylus can take these decks to the next level. It is T4P compliant.

I can post more pics if there is interest. No deadline date yet, but if no interest by 1/19/20, I will cancel.
"This may not matter to you, but it does to me for various reasons, many of them illogical or irrational, but the vinyl hobby is not really logical or rational..." - member on Vinyl Engine
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,421
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    Nice karma! I already have more turntables than I know what to do with, so I'll let others have the opportunity to claim it.
    Jay
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  • nooshinjohn
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    Building a second rig... count me in!

    Awesome Karma btw.
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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
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    Not in, nice Karma.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,528
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    Totally could use this at my house, or put this one at work and take my SL-B3 home
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  • dromunds
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    In please
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  • rebelsoul
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    in please
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  • Dabutcher
    Dabutcher Posts: 2,591
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    Not in. Very nice Karma. Beautiful example of the time period.
    Love yours. D
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  • vmaxer
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    In please.
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  • BlueBirdMusic
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    Great pictures!! Looks like it is from Star Trek.

    I'm in for this great KARMA!

    Thanks.
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    Harry / Marietta GA
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 9,428
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    Wow, sweet!
    I'd like to be in. With 17 if there's gonna be a number. Q if letters.
    I disabled signatures.
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  • JimKellyfan
    JimKellyfan Posts: 696
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    In please ! Looks well loved ! Great karma !
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  • tonyp063
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    Nice karma!
    in please & thanks
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
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    Very generous Karma Jody!
    Not in but someone is going to be very happy!
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,027
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    not in, but keen karma.
    rock on with your bad thing(s)!

    B)
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  • aiconn
    aiconn Posts: 277
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    Very nice! In please.
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  • jdjohn
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    Great to see some interest here! Participants must have at least 100 posts and be in good standing. Everyone qualifies so far.
    "This may not matter to you, but it does to me for various reasons, many of them illogical or irrational, but the vinyl hobby is not really logical or rational..." - member on Vinyl Engine
    "Sometimes I do what I want to do. The rest of the time, I do what I have to." - Cicero, in Gladiator
    Regarding collectibles: "It's not who gets it. It's who gets stuck with it." - Jimmy Fallon
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
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    Very cool TT! Reminds me of my first "real" turntable. I had a Technics linear, although I can't recall what model number. I loved that thing! Count me in! :smile:
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  • ambiophonics
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    Looks very cool. In please.
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  • muncybob
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    Nice! In please.
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
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  • DaveHo
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    Very generous of you. My youngest son has been buying records for us to listen to together on my rig. He would love to have a table to go with the modest set-up in his bedroom. In please!
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
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    Awesome Karma! Not in as I enjoy my current set up.
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,432
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    Haven't had a turntable since the 80's. Would be fun to give one a try again. I'm in!
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,648
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    In please. Cool karma!
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
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    Great Karma! In please
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,259
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    Not in but a way cool karma. !! 😊
    Sal Palooza
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
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    Very B) Karma! Not in :)
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,314
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    Not in, but Great Karma! Good on ya!
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
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    Great karma! Not in due to thinking about selling all of my vinyl and table for beer money. :/
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • aprazer402
    aprazer402 Posts: 3,096
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    Very nice Karma! Not in. I have six working TT's. Two others need a little repair.
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
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    Very nice Karma!!!
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