The SL7 could sound a bit relentless, but I think it was the supplied cartridge. The mat change looks interesting too, but are there the original cut-outs for the sensors - not an issue if you don't play 7" singles on it?
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The SL7 could sound a bit relentless, but I think it was the supplied cartridge. The mat change looks interesting too, but are there the original cut-outs for the sensors - not an issue if you don't play 7" singles on it?
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Hi Dave. No, no cutouts for the sensors on the QL1. So aside from starting a 12", and stopping at the end its a manual deck now. You have to be careful not to brush the start button with the power on as it'll lower the arm on the platter - but that's not really a problem as I'm the only one using it.
The change from a rubber mat focussed the sound more and I feel there's a tad more depth to it as well. It certainly upped the bling quotient though.
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Hi Andy. I was quite impressed with the platforms. The Silent Stage 4 under the QL1 was supplied with three different spacer sets so you can "tune it in". TBH I couldn't hear any repeatable difference! But I had got Vantage to put their feet on the QL1, and these, as others have said, are very good for the price (£30?). Between them, the feet and the platform do a good job. The Vantage feet are also on the SL7, but are smaller versions and are quite recessed, so this is like a car with lowered suspension . .Originally Posted by Tarzan
Stuart at SRM/Tech was great to deal with too, and was happy to do the bespoke platform for the little SL7.
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Thanks Bob, heard good things regarding acrylicHi Andy. I was quite impressed with the platforms. The Silent Stage 4 under the QL1 was supplied with three different spacer sets so you can "tune it in". TBH I couldn't hear any repeatable difference! But I had got Vantage to put their feet on the QL1, and these, as others have said, are very good for the price (£30?). Between them, the feet and the platform do a good job. The Vantage feet are also on the SL7, but are smaller versions and are quite recessed, so this is like a car with lowered suspension . .
Stuart at SRM/Tech was great to deal with too, and was happy to do the bespoke platform for the little SL7.
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