Systemdek IIXE upgrade

[johnB]

Hi, any advice on whether I'd get a better return on either a funk firm achromat or a new acrylic platter for my Systemdek....both get good reviews but I don't think i need both.
Thanks
John

[DSJR]

Doesn't this deck live on as an an deck, with acrylic platter? An external motor power supply/transformer may be worth looking out for as well..

[Tarzan]

Out of the two, l would go for the Acrylic platter, as the Systemdek was designed for it, would look neater too, l know of no one who has put an Anchromat on a Systemdek............but someone probably has somewhere.

[Rare Bird]

Just out of intrest does anyone own a AN:Systemdeck II upgrade Acrylic platter?

[Macca]

I prefer the original glass platter to the acrylic although there is not much in it, not sure I would bother splashing cash on either upgrade.

[johnB]

Thanks David.....what external PSU is it worth looking at for the Systemdek? (taking into account that I'm a techno f***wit)
John

[Audioman]

Thanks David.....what external PSU is it worth looking at for the Systemdek? (taking into account that I'm a techno f***wit)
John

I am sure there was a version of your deck that came with an external power supply. I would guess the Project Speedbox should work but you should verify with one of the technical experts. Years ago I heard the acrylic platter version of the deck and it gave a very impressive sound. To be honest with a good arm I'm sure it could run an LP12 pretty close.

[Clive]

I though the IIXE was the version with an external PSU but I could easily be wrong! Way back I connected a Valhalla (sourced from YNWaN) to my Systemdek, it works well to this day in my brother-in-law's system. At the time I spoke with Dunlop, they said they were surprised it worked, something to do with their motor being series (or //) connected, the opposite to the LP12. I didn't pay much attention as it works.

[Clive]

'IIX900' wasnt it with the supply! maybe i'm wrong..

I think you're correct!

[Audioman]

I think you're correct!

There was no such thing as a IIXE it was called IIX electronic. From pictures on Vinyl Engine there is a black strip on the front of the top plate on the electronic. There was also a Systemdek IV with the same electronic supply. I have never seen one but remember it from the old Hi-fi Choice Turntable reviews. The 900 was a later version the difference of which was never clear to me except I think the armboard was rectangular. I assume John's is a IIX.

[Rare Bird]

'IIX' has a pear shaped armboard the 'IIX900' Rectangular The 'IIXE900' had a power supply.

[Macca]

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[johnB]

Paul is correct the deck is a Systemdek IIX900.....the E was a mis-type!.....

Thanks for the suggestions on PSU......I'll investigate the two suggestions further. Are they easy to fit or do I need to bring in someone who an wield a soldering-iron etc?

Cheers
John

[AlfaGTV]

Sorry for a potentially stupid questin, but were Systemdek's sold new with Linn tonearms?
Oris this an after market mod?
Great sounding tables though!

Br Mike

[The Grand Wazoo]

I think the LVX and/or LVX+ were an option for a while (but not on the same deck, obviously!).

[Macca]

Sorry for a potentially stupid questin, but were Systemdek's sold new with Linn tonearms?
Oris this an after market mod?
Great sounding tables though!

Br Mike

I'm the second owner of my Systemdek but I understood from the bloke I bought it from that they were shipped from Systemdek without arms and it was up to the dealer to partner them up. I've seen a '900 with an RB 250 on it for instance.

[wobbleu]

You see the odd one with a 'Systemdek' arm - a jelco variation on the 774LC I think.

I used a Hercules II with one of my IIX900's for a while, put it in a box with a long lead to the motor rather than in the plinth, and was very pleased with the outcome. The new simple Mose psu would go very nicely too I reckon.