If your Technodec sounds better, just enjoy that for now.
If your Technodec sounds better, just enjoy that for now.
Kevin
Too busy enjoying the music....
European loan coordinator for Graham Slee HiFi system components..
I've asked Ian to supply me with one from his next batch of them, I just hope a few others sign up soon!
Technics SL1210 with
SME IV Arm & AT OC9XML,
Firebottle modded Tron Convergence Phono Stage,
Bluesound Node 2i, Technics SL DZ 1200 CD
Denon PMA1700ne amp
Yamaha NS1000M Speakers.
Location: Midwest USA
Posts: 25
I'm Vishal.
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
Location: East Coast USA
Posts: 96
I'm Nathan.
We the willing, working for the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful.
We have done so much for so long with so little, we are now qualified to do anything with nothing.
Intend to buy more new bearings this week and will do a run of 6 more
Ian
Technics 1200 tweaked,Ianmac Bearing,DACT DIY Phono Pre, Belcanto CD-2, Engineered Switzerland DIY Renderer, Benchmark DAC2, Hypex NCore, ATC SCM40
2nd system --Engineered Switzerland DIY streamer, Sony CDP11,Topping D50 DAC, Hypex NCore. Kef 1point2 speakers. Ianmac Filters
Location: Midwest USA
Posts: 25
I'm Vishal.
If they aren't all already spoken for, please count me in for one with the oil reservoir. Thanks!
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?
Technics SL1210 with
SME IV Arm & AT OC9XML,
Firebottle modded Tron Convergence Phono Stage,
Bluesound Node 2i, Technics SL DZ 1200 CD
Denon PMA1700ne amp
Yamaha NS1000M Speakers.
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
Technics 1200 tweaked,Ianmac Bearing,DACT DIY Phono Pre, Belcanto CD-2, Engineered Switzerland DIY Renderer, Benchmark DAC2, Hypex NCore, ATC SCM40
2nd system --Engineered Switzerland DIY streamer, Sony CDP11,Topping D50 DAC, Hypex NCore. Kef 1point2 speakers. Ianmac Filters
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?
Turntable Technics SL-1210mk2, Origin Live modified OL1 tonearm, Van Den Hul rewire, LDA/MCRU Step 2 PSU, Ianmac bearing, Isonoes, Achromat, Clearaudio Twister
Cartridge Audio Technica AT33PTG II
Tape Technics RS-AZ6
SACD Sony SCD-XB790QS
Ampification Accuphase E-205
Speakers Dali Ikon 6 Special Edition
Sub REL Strata II
Cables Van Den Hul: MCS-150M and D-502 Hybrid (Tonearm), Integration Hybrid (SACD, Tape), CS-122 Hybrid (Speakers), The Second (currently unused). Canare: 4S8 (Sub)
Location: swansea
Posts: 491
I'm gerald.
yep best mod to my sl1210Last 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?