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Smithie, consider icon audio valve phono stages .... some have volume controls to adjust gain. my icon audio PS3 mk 2 performs great...but i got this at a highly discounted rate

I also have a...

I'm using the Sota reflex clamp (it grasps the spindle when its clamped) - seems to be a smidgeon tighter , clearer, quieter compared to passive, weight type weights. I've never tried very heavy ones...

Hi, has anyone tried the SDS record puck on the techie SL1210? it weighs 745gm - is this too much weight? Appreciate everyones comments/experience.

Hi, looks just like my one - the later ones had some foam sprayed into the wand - less resonant. I like this tone arm in use, only lacks azimuth adjustment, but whether this is essential is not clear...

I'm not sure i can hear cogging myself.... 0.05% or 0.022% is pretty small! Then again I only listen to direct drive turntables now.....
I'm sure belt drives have their own issues e.g. wow &...

With Mike's VTA mod, I will have the very user friendly VTA on the fly of the Technics plus the Alphason (VTA adjustments possible if i mount it without the VTA mod but fiddly)..... seems like win...

Next to the direct drive motor unit & the simple responsive controls, the VTA mechanism on the Technics is one of the very best features of the SL 1210 in my opinion which makes it so user friendly. ...

Thats a great suggestion, cheap & especially good if it solves he problem....

The other one to consider is a Inspire Hifi SL1210 bearing modification.... it is the one they use in their Monarch turntable (heavily modified technics 1210 components)...... it has audio origami...

Geoff, interested to hear if you think tangential arms like the trans-fi are appreciably better than normal tonearms, SQ wise.
The trans-fi seems vey reasonable compared to most tangential...

Does anyone use tangential tracking tonearms on the their Techies?
What is your experience with them - the good, bad , the awesome ???? Is it worth it?
Would be nice if you can post some images...

Ok, thanks Eugenio Kevin. What I'm hearing is that there is not much sonic benefit for going to a new platter.
So, I have opportunity to get a second hand Mk1 funk platter (not sure how long the...

Ok , thanks Kevin - what mat would you use on the funk mk1 platter? - achromat or other?
I'm going the way of a alphason tonearm, the MNB (about to arrive) then PSU..... the platter might be a...

Kevin, aesthetically the acrylic platter looks very nice - black or snowy white. I like the snowy white. But does it make much difference in sound compared to stock platter? is it worth the cost for...

Eugenio,

What changes did you hear with changing from stock platter to the Funk firm mk1 acrylic platter?
If the cost of the platter was 1/2 the original price , would it be worth it then?
Do...

Hi, does anyone one know if the Mk 1 acrylic funk firm platter is compatible with the KAB fluid damper ? - looks like it could contact the trough of the KAB fluid damper.
Is the funk firm Mk1...

Yes , its big (!)... but I think intentionally so - the chassis is separated into sections to shield the individual sections from the transformer - its waaaay on the other side of the electronics....

I have an Primare R32 phono stage as well - well made, looks great and most importantly sounds very good although my Icon audio PS3 Mk2 sounds different, better in some ways (valvey - warmth imaging...

Kevin,

The EPC-305MC Technics MC has legendary specs ans perfomance - does it live up to the hype?

Anthony

You could simply use a Jasmine SME2R10 Smart Tonearm Adapter - different diameters available:
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NicK, how much or what are the difference(s) are there between the various levels of technics SL1210 external PSU you make for MCRU?

Mike,

Just read instructions at http://hifipig.com/mike-new-bearing-for-technics-1210-turntable/
I thought what was written was a little ambiguous so I just thought I'd double check. There was...

Thanks Mike, that makes sense. I thought some of the things I read were not right - need the solder for the components to hold and also connect with the traces on the PCB

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Anthony

Hi, does anyone have images of how close the solder tags on the PCB need to be trimmed back for the MNB to be installed to work correctly ?

Thanks

Anthony

I've used Goldring 1042 MM, audio technica AT OC9 mk 2 and mk 3 MC's on my Alphason / kenwood KD600. They all worked just fine although the Goldring is a low riding cartridge (sits very close to...