Plinths and the 1200 / 1210

[BTH K10A]

Although not an owner of a Technics 1200 or 1210, I've been finding the associated posts quite interesting.

Unless I've overlooked them, I haven't found any posts regarding new plinths for these decks. I've heard what a difference a good plinth can make to an SP-10 so I'm wondering why there's no mods in this area, or is it that improvements elsewhere need to be undertaken to other parts of the deck first?

Andy

[colinB]

Ive seen plinths in the US but not in the uk

[Alex_UK]

I think the issue is that the SP10 is a separate "motor unit" in its own right, which can readily be dropped into a plinth whereas the 1200/10 is very much an integrated unit - a separate plinth requiring a lot more effort to accommodate the pcb boards, switches etc.

[BTH K10A]

Fair point, I didn't think about the electronics.

[MartinT]

The plinth is already a strong point: a sandwich of a top deck, a composite material middle structure and a rubber base. It does a good job of deadening the turntable and would be difficult and expensive to replace.

[Epicurus]

As explained previously, the SP10 is, just like the Garrard 301 and 401, a motor unit that needs a separate plinth. The 1200/1210 are integrated decks and have very, very good plinths that leave precious little to be desired; some have upgraded them with better feet and that's pretty much it. The 1200/1210's plinth is already a lot better than many of the traditional wooden box plinths that need a good lot of bitumen inside them before the rumble is tamed.

[cuddles]

I think the great challenge would be to have all the benefits of this plinth and to be able to fit a 12'' arm.

12'' look so much sexier - my missus agrees ;)

[prestonchipfryer]

Would it not be possible to have a sort of surround plinth which you could just put the whole turntable in, and with the provision for a 12in. arm?

John

[MartinT]

...or an outrigger island bolted to the side of the plinth? However, you do it, it's going to look strange.