IanMac Bearing

[CageyH]

If your Technodec sounds better, just enjoy that for now.

[Zoidburg]

I've asked Ian to supply me with one from his next batch of them, I just hope a few others sign up soon!

[vs_jk]

Hello, I'm new here and joined with the primary purpose of posting in this thread. I'm very interested in purchasing one of these bearings. Is there a site where I can purchase this or how does one go about buying one? Thanks

[RickeyM]

Hello, I'm new here and joined with the primary purpose of posting in this thread. I'm very interested in purchasing one of these bearings. Is there a site where I can purchase this or how does one go about buying one? Thanks

Just PM Ian. The bearing he modified for me was very well done and my transaction with him went very smoothly.

[Ianmac]

Intend to buy more new bearings this week and will do a run of 6 more

Ian

[vs_jk]

If they aren't all already spoken for, please count me in for one with the oil reservoir. Thanks!

[Zoidburg]

I've just had an email from Ian to confirm I am on the next run.

Is it worth having the additional oil reservoir as well?

[Ianmac]

With the std bearing filled with oil, the oil can only go to the top of the vent hole.
The lubrication inside the bearing shaft will follow the height of the oil in the vent hole, like a "U" tube formed by the shaft bore /bearing clearance and the vent hole diameter. Oil height will be checked as required by the user.

The reservoir tub sits above the vent hole and the top of the technics bronze bearing so the "U" tube" is now further up the shaft and both sides of the "U" submersed in oil from the supply held in the reservoir. With the additional capacity of the tub, the complete bearing will be in constant lubrication for very long periods.

Hope this helps
Ian

[Michielius]

So, I've got the bearing installed for about a week now. I've let it run in for approx. 60 hours and I think it's time for me to share my findings. These are the improvements I've encountered:

- Better bass response, more tight and defined and better extension to the lower frequencies.
- Inky black background compared to the standard bearing.
- Soundstage has 'opened up' quite a bit, presentation has become more holographic.
- Better definition of individual instruments, in particular noticeable with complicated orchestral music.
- Dynamics have improved somewhat, mainly micro-dynamics.
- Detailing has improved significantly! To be honest, I didn't expect this, not to this extend.
- The music seems to 'flow' better, sounds more 'natural' and it's played with more ease. More 'fluid' so to speak. It's difficult to describe, but I hope it's clear enough.
- The somewhat 'muddy' sound is gone, vanished. It's much more open and defined now, like someone pulled away a veil.

Last but not least, I'd like to say that although some have described the Ianmac bearing as an subtle upgrade, for me, I don't think that's the correct description. Improvements in individual areas may be subtle sometimes, but combined I find it's not a subtle upgrade at all. It's quite a huge improvement actually. Hats off to Ianmac!

Anyone of the other new owners who can relate to this and add to the list?

[diviy]

Last but not least, I'd like to say that although some have described the Ianmac bearing as an subtle upgrade, for me, I don't think that's the correct description. Improvements in individual areas may be subtle sometimes, but combined I find it's not a subtle upgrade at all. It's quite a huge improvement actually. Hats off to Ianmac!

Anyone of the other new owners who can relate to this and add to the list?

yep best mod to my sl1210