After 8 years of owning Technics 1210 MkII's without one problem I came to the USA and bought a pair of TTx's because of the favourable price ($300 each) and the extra pitch control,key lock, and adjustable start/stop were all great features.They were good turntables for 2 years. I liked the extra features. The overall feel wasn't bad either, not as good quality as the techics but not a horrible feeling turntable by any rate. After 2 years one of them is starting to die. When I push the start button the platter doesn't "catch" and I have to give it a manual push to "lock" it on to the motor.I'm now looking for a second hand pair of Technics like I should have from the begining and saved myself some money, time, and effort. To anyone looking at buying turntables save yourself the heart-ache, 1200's will last you for ever and you can grow old and attached to your trusty, simple, WORKING, Technics.I will really miss the extra pitch control though!