How good is a fully upgraded Technics SL-1210mk2 compared to other high end TT?

I have a fully modded (except arm and platter - as I'm happy with them) M5G and it does very well compared with my VPI Classic - at this point I can now change between carts etc and have some nice comparisons. I'm extremely happy having two such different tables (light platter/heavy platter, long arm/short arm, belt, direct,....) I wish I could have them side by side - but I just do not have the room.

In short - the Technics is capable of greatness.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...psa45319db.jpg

Great looking system you have there. Tubes and VPI Classic. Is it possible for you to explaint the difference between the two turntables? Because as you write, they ate very different. I have never heard a VPI Classic, but they are some great looking decks! What cartridge do you use on Technics and VPI (favorite cartridge)?

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Originally Posted by costerdock

I have a fully modded (except arm and platter - as I'm happy with them) M5G and it does very well compared with my VPI Classic - at this point I can now change between carts etc and have some nice comparisons. I'm extremely happy having two such different tables (light platter/heavy platter, long arm/short arm, belt, direct,....) I wish I could have them side by side - but I just do not have the room.

In short - the Technics is capable of greatness.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...psa45319db.jpg

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And what's more you have a couple of great dogs !
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Originally Posted by ChrisKemp

Hehe, great reply Audio Al:D

But how well does it do to others? That is what I want to know:scratch:

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I have a 1210 Mk2
fully modded

Mike new bearing and ETP platter
Origin live Encounter MK3c arm
Shelter 5000 cart
Feet
Timestep HE power supply

It sounds Lovely

It;s my TT of choice the other 15+ TT get a spin now and then

Also , Its fun doing the upgrades , if you keep all the original item you can return to original and sell all the up grades without loosing much money

Is any of your 15 TT one of the turntables I wrote on my list i the opening post.?

You don't even need to go fully modded, the SL-1200 has a certain rightness to timing, flow, rhythm, pitch and soul that any low-mass rubberband deck just can't do. It has it when completely stock. (They are just dark when stock) Modded the deck is a complete and utter giant killer.

The mods you have done have been an improvement in the proper direction, yes? By all reports the ones you mention also move it in the right direction. Don't get caught up in the idea that spending more money on a different, expensive table is a guarantee of good sound... It's just a guarantee of spending more money.

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Originally Posted by MikeMusic

And what's more you have a couple of great dogs !
:)

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Thanks very much!

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Originally Posted by costerdock

Thanks very much!

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Something about that pic says all is good

I think we should get dogs in all the kit pics !

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Originally Posted by ChrisKemp

Great looking system you have there. Tubes and VPI Classic. Is it possible for you to explaint the difference between the two turntables? Because as you write, they ate very different. I have never heard a VPI Classic, but they are some great looking decks! What cartridge do you use on Technics and VPI (favorite cartridge)?

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Thanks very much. On the VPI I'm running a Grado Reference Master 1 and on the Technics a DV 10x5. I cannot really say which is my favorite as I love them both very much - but I have to admit - I'm playing the VPI more often - mostly because of the Grado - also - it is a damn cool table - I love the way the record seals onto the platter with the clamp setup. My goal will likely be to move the Grado back to the Technics as it is quieter there (since the Grado picks up some low motor noise at high volumes - which being unshielded - it is known for - really only noticeable when you are over the record) and move the VPI to a low output DV 20X. When I first heard the VPI - I felt it had a bit more bass than the technics - but that could have been the DV I had on it. I cannot make up my mine - I choose to simply enjoy both.

Thanks again,

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Originally Posted by 6L6

You don't even need to go fully modded, the SL-1200 has a certain rightness to timing, flow, rhythm, pitch and soul that any low-mass rubberband deck just can't do. It has it when completely stock. (They are just dark when stock) Modded the deck is a complete and utter giant killer.

The mods you have done have been an improvement in the proper direction, yes? By all reports the ones you mention also move it in the right direction. Don't get caught up in the idea that spending more money on a different, expensive table is a guarantee of good sound... It's just a guarantee of spending more money.

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That is very true! Yes my upgrades has given me a very good TT indeed! And I follow you completely what you say about spendig more money and the guarantee of good sound :)