jamington2004
15-12-2012, 18:29
Hi,
After listing, and removing after much deliberation..... I have finally decided I am going to sell this - not for lack of sound quality (it sounds stunning!) but because a) my original plan was to save money going the 1210 route which clearly didn't happen, and b) it just doesn't quite look as stunning as some other decks....
So I am going for an RPM 10.1 to A) save some money as I should get some change.... and B) it looks stunning and has full wife approval! :)
It just arrived so need to find a new home - hopefully someone looking at the 1210 upgrade path will be very happy :)
DETAILS :
The 1210 was new in 2010 and is in perfect condition.
The Mike new bearing (which is regarded by all as the best you can buy) and the Timetsep HE external power supply (which is regarded by some as the best you can buy - were both installed at this time.
I added the isonoe feet / SDS iso feet, upgraded arm and KAB damper, had the platter modified by Inspire hifi (a stunning solution with a very heavy 10mm slab of alluminium machined and bonded to the UNDERSIDE of the platter - so no VTA issues, and you keep the look of the original platter, you keep the finger lift holes, you keep the strobe dots, and you keep a lot of money compared to MIKE NEW / FUNK options)
Used carefully and sparingly by the original owner from new (a lovely old vicar according to sound hifi who installed the psu - (address on the box is the old vicarage concurs! ;)
The deck is basically mint... pitch control barely touched... has original box and manuals. The lid has a small scratch at the back that you wouldnt notice unless someone pointed it out.
Cost of upgrades = £200 platter modification / £500 Mike New bearing installed / £500 Timestep psu installed / £100 isonoe feet / £40 SDS isofeet / £85 audio origami rewire and tube shrinkwrap / £80 kab tonearm damper / record weight £30 / matt acrylic 1210 mat £25 / Timestep SME armboard £85 (it was originally fiited with SME so the base already had the bigger hole cutout as well so installing a new arm will be a doddle) ..... Total over £1600
Plus new 1210.... £1000+ these days?
Looking for £1300 for the package....hopefully someone will be interested in getting a ready to use super 1210 without any of the hassles of ordering and installing all the seperate parts?
OR I WILL SPLIT AS FOLLOWS IN A WHILE IF NO ONE GRABS THE LOT, or if someone takes the first option the rest is up for grabs....
£1100 for deck with Mike New bearing, Timestep HE PSU, Inspire upgraded platter, and SME Armboard
£90 for AO rewired tonearm and base (full assembly to drop in) with shrinkwrapped armtube..
£50 KAB Damper
£70 Isonoes
£25 SDS Squares
£20 record weight
£15 1210 acrylic mat
UPDATE 20 December:
Arm, damper and upgraded platter now sold (replaced with Mint stock platter)
Sorry for anyone who asked for the KAB damper but someone wanted the arm, damper and platter as a set which works out well for me....
£1000 ono for the 1210 with lid, with timestep he psu, sme armboard, mike new bearing, isonoe feet, acrylic 1210 mat, and record weight
Pics below. Doesnt show the KAB tonearm damper will take an extra pic if yo need.......
I still have the original plastic cover which goes under the standard platter but it needs to be removed for the Inspire upgrade....
In brighton for viewing / listening / tea and biscuits....
Kind regards
Jamie
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After listing, and removing after much deliberation..... I have finally decided I am going to sell this - not for lack of sound quality (it sounds stunning!) but because a) my original plan was to save money going the 1210 route which clearly didn't happen, and b) it just doesn't quite look as stunning as some other decks....
So I am going for an RPM 10.1 to A) save some money as I should get some change.... and B) it looks stunning and has full wife approval! :)
It just arrived so need to find a new home - hopefully someone looking at the 1210 upgrade path will be very happy :)
DETAILS :
The 1210 was new in 2010 and is in perfect condition.
The Mike new bearing (which is regarded by all as the best you can buy) and the Timetsep HE external power supply (which is regarded by some as the best you can buy - were both installed at this time.
I added the isonoe feet / SDS iso feet, upgraded arm and KAB damper, had the platter modified by Inspire hifi (a stunning solution with a very heavy 10mm slab of alluminium machined and bonded to the UNDERSIDE of the platter - so no VTA issues, and you keep the look of the original platter, you keep the finger lift holes, you keep the strobe dots, and you keep a lot of money compared to MIKE NEW / FUNK options)
Used carefully and sparingly by the original owner from new (a lovely old vicar according to sound hifi who installed the psu - (address on the box is the old vicarage concurs! ;)
The deck is basically mint... pitch control barely touched... has original box and manuals. The lid has a small scratch at the back that you wouldnt notice unless someone pointed it out.
Cost of upgrades = £200 platter modification / £500 Mike New bearing installed / £500 Timestep psu installed / £100 isonoe feet / £40 SDS isofeet / £85 audio origami rewire and tube shrinkwrap / £80 kab tonearm damper / record weight £30 / matt acrylic 1210 mat £25 / Timestep SME armboard £85 (it was originally fiited with SME so the base already had the bigger hole cutout as well so installing a new arm will be a doddle) ..... Total over £1600
Plus new 1210.... £1000+ these days?
Looking for £1300 for the package....hopefully someone will be interested in getting a ready to use super 1210 without any of the hassles of ordering and installing all the seperate parts?
OR I WILL SPLIT AS FOLLOWS IN A WHILE IF NO ONE GRABS THE LOT, or if someone takes the first option the rest is up for grabs....
£1100 for deck with Mike New bearing, Timestep HE PSU, Inspire upgraded platter, and SME Armboard
£90 for AO rewired tonearm and base (full assembly to drop in) with shrinkwrapped armtube..
£50 KAB Damper
£70 Isonoes
£25 SDS Squares
£20 record weight
£15 1210 acrylic mat
UPDATE 20 December:
Arm, damper and upgraded platter now sold (replaced with Mint stock platter)
Sorry for anyone who asked for the KAB damper but someone wanted the arm, damper and platter as a set which works out well for me....
£1000 ono for the 1210 with lid, with timestep he psu, sme armboard, mike new bearing, isonoe feet, acrylic 1210 mat, and record weight
Pics below. Doesnt show the KAB tonearm damper will take an extra pic if yo need.......
I still have the original plastic cover which goes under the standard platter but it needs to be removed for the Inspire upgrade....
In brighton for viewing / listening / tea and biscuits....
Kind regards
Jamie
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/jamington2004/technics/928dab8b2ee51234e67cad126208419c.jpg
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/jamington2004/technics/dbd2342a7344ca7bcb3e4bcdc111d89a.jpg
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