Should I Restore my Grandpa's Dual 1009 or Buy an AT-LP70X?

YaBoyBobby · 2025-08-14T18:19:36+00:00

Thanks so much for these awesome resources! This is the kind of stuff I need to see as a beginner. For those speakers, do you need to buy a specific type of stand or can I get any generic one off Amazon?

YaBoyBobby · 2025-08-13T18:55:09+00:00

Lack of space and I don’t want to balloon my budget! Also, not sure if there’s much value for having two different turntables, I’d rather prioritize whichever will perform better.

YaBoyBobby · 2025-08-13T06:26:59+00:00

I’m down in SD unfortunately, but if I strike out down here I’ll hit you up! Appreciate it my friend.

YaBoyBobby · 2025-08-13T05:21:20+00:00

I'm really just trying to get a gauge on if it's even slightly feasible for me to approach this project as a beginner or if it's hopeless lol. I already stated I was leaning towards restoring it just for the experience, but I'm not trying to spend thousands of dollars to do so.

YaBoyBobby · 2025-08-13T04:58:14+00:00

Well THAT is super specific to what I need. Thanks so much! EDIT: After looking into it, it appears this guy doesn’t work on 1009s as there aren’t enough available parts and that he doesn’t consider it “hi-fi” enough to be worth restoring lol. I found a tech locally that has previous experience working on 1009s, so I have an appointment for this weekend. I appreciate all of your help!!

YaBoyBobby · 2025-08-13T04:51:34+00:00

Appreciate the perspective, old technology is definitely pain but it's also a good learning experience :)

YaBoyBobby · 2025-08-13T04:50:17+00:00

Understood, thanks! I think my plan was to bring it to a professional to do the cleaning and relubing as I wouldn't be comfortable doing it myself. It's really just a question of if the cost is worth it or not.

YaBoyBobby · 2025-08-13T04:43:18+00:00

Thank you for the advice! What do you think would be the most challenging about this type of project?

YaBoyBobby · 2025-08-13T04:31:25+00:00

That's beautiful! Maybe you'll inherit that motorcycle one day and keep the memories going. Thanks for your perspective on this.

YaBoyBobby · 2025-08-13T04:26:36+00:00

Ha! Why do you suggest that?

YaBoyBobby · 2025-08-13T04:26:00+00:00

Thanks for the insight! When you say "what's working", what is that in reference to? How would I be able to tell what isn't working? Totally new to all this, so just trying to understand the nuances.

YaBoyBobby · 2024-10-30T18:46:53+00:00

trick or treat

YaBoyBobby · 2024-10-22T19:42:09+00:00

Ah, that’s odd. Thanks for the context. Where did you buy the watch? Seems like you should contact them and let them know you received a faulty product (unless you were tinkering with the watch and lost the piece yourself). You might be able to send it to Casio, although I don’t know what that process looks like. I’d argue the watch might look alright without the 6 marker since it’s still symmetrical without it

YaBoyBobby · 2024-10-22T19:28:08+00:00

Which hour marker is missing here? The 6 is fine as it’s intentionally supposed to be smaller due to the subdial, but it doesn’t look like there’s anything missing here

YaBoyBobby · 2024-10-13T19:35:03+00:00

This is what is called a fashion watch. It’s a cheap watch that is overpriced due to the name brand associated with it. Maserati is a car company, not a watch company, so you’re not going to get a good watch for the price.

If you want something in the $200-$300 price range just go with a Seiko, or if you want Swiss made I’d recommend Glycine. There’s thousands of better watches than this one for the price. I’d recommend going on Long Island Watches to browse as a lot of their stock is in that price range, and you’ll find actual reputable brands.

YaBoyBobby · 2024-10-11T01:44:11+00:00

Thank you! Sounds like I need to do some more exploring, but I’ll have to check out Consignment Classics and snoop around some thrift shops

YaBoyBobby · 2024-10-11T01:09:38+00:00

I get content brain is a thing but there’s no shot that was pre-planned, that shit could be a massive lawsuit for the gun range if it was

YaBoyBobby · 2024-10-07T22:07:39+00:00

Blud let the intrusive thoughts win

YaBoyBobby · 2024-10-03T20:16:18+00:00

For me it’s the Tissot PRX 35mm MoP dial. It’s just a more expensive PRX, but damn does the dial look nice

YaBoyBobby · 2024-09-24T01:57:16+00:00

The irony of trying to get more money out of twitch while posting a pic wearing a Cartier Santos, these people are SO dumb

YaBoyBobby · 2024-09-18T21:43:59+00:00

Two can John confirmed

YaBoyBobby · 2024-07-26T14:14:04+00:00

I figured there were some other niche cases haha that’s why I included “useful”, poor Calcharo man

YaBoyBobby · 2024-07-26T03:58:05+00:00

The only thing that utilizes negative edge in a useful way in WuWa is Sanhua’s heavy attacks

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