Which would you keep?

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Which would you keep?

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Which one would you keep?

VV-XI tabletop (Mahogany)
VV 1-70 with Victrola 4 soundbox

Just looking for a honest opinion?

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Re: Which would you keep?

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I'd keep the table VV-XI. Jerry B.

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VV-XI

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I guess its personal preference but I have always liked the VV 170. Way back before I knew better I had one but at that time no one was much around that knew how to work on them including me. So it was sold off. I did have a lousy time with a Victor #4 reproducer as well, but people tell me a good one can be quite satisfactory when restored properly. Mine was very dull sounding..

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I would lean towards the table top XI. It would be far harder to replace then the 1-70.

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I would also keep the VV-XI table top, because I like the older machines. I have never heard a VV 1-70 though, so not sure if the sound quality is that much better.

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I actually like the VV 1-70 as it is a great player, and quite loud. Plus I like the cabinet design.

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Tabletop XI.

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The XI.

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Both.
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