FS: SL 1210MKII, Funk Platter, FX-1200, Mike New Bearing.

[DarrenHW]

Up for sale due to the arrival of a Garrard 401.

SL-1210 MKII.
Mike New Bearing.
Funk Firm Acrylic Platter.
Funk Firm FX-1200.
6L6 / Qwin PSU.
Sorbothane Footers.
Cartridge not included.

http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/drtwas/IMG_4585_zpsd1eed1a9.jpg (http://s1324.photobucket.com/user/drtwas/media/IMG_4585_zpsd1eed1a9.jpg.html)

Funk Firm FX-1200 Carbon Fibre tone arm wired with Cardas Litz 33, from the Michell Silver Plated clips to the MS Audio Gold Plated Star Line RCA’s, with all connections made with Cardas Quad Eutectic Solder.

http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/drtwas/IMG_4494_zps7e2c5975.jpg (http://s1324.photobucket.com/user/drtwas/media/IMG_4494_zps7e2c5975.jpg.html)

I have also upgraded the original counterweight with custom 2 piece solid Brass counterweights.

http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/drtwas/IMG_4496_zpsdb42b9c4.jpg (http://s1324.photobucket.com/user/drtwas/media/IMG_4496_zpsdb42b9c4.jpg.html)

The original headshell spacers are included to allow for fine tuning of headshell weight.

The power supply is the Qwin / 6L6 design including a new regulator, built on boards manufactured by Ken.

http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/drtwas/IMG_4514_zps7fea5035.jpg (http://s1324.photobucket.com/user/drtwas/media/IMG_4514_zps7fea5035.jpg.html)

The stock transformer has been replaced with a brand new Toroidal transformer and the PSU is housed in a repurposed Aluminium case with sorbathane feet

http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/drtwas/IMG_4518_zps446f44e1.jpg (http://s1324.photobucket.com/user/drtwas/media/IMG_4518_zps446f44e1.jpg.html)

There are a few scratches to the aluminium top plate:

http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/drtwas/IMG_4553_zps9108310c.jpg (http://s1324.photobucket.com/user/drtwas/media/IMG_4553_zps9108310c.jpg.html)

http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/drtwas/IMG_4563_zpse0dcb399.jpg (http://s1324.photobucket.com/user/drtwas/media/IMG_4563_zpse0dcb399.jpg.html)

http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/drtwas/IMG_4555_zps04d9f756.jpg (http://s1324.photobucket.com/user/drtwas/media/IMG_4555_zps04d9f756.jpg.html)

and the rubber part of the plinth has been enlarged previously to accommodate a Rega arm,

http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/drtwas/IMG_4561_zps8a6f8467.jpg (http://s1324.photobucket.com/user/drtwas/media/IMG_4561_zps8a6f8467.jpg.html)

http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u606/drtwas/IMG_4584_zps631fb527.jpg (http://s1324.photobucket.com/user/drtwas/media/IMG_4584_zps631fb527.jpg.html)

Other than this the TT's in good condition, but clearly not as good as the SL-1200 (http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?34458-IC-SL-1200MKII-Funk-Platter-FX-1200-Mike-New-Bearing), nor do I have the original box or dust cover so accordingly I'm asking £1100.00 ono.

I really would prefer collection, sending would be awkward and would have to be sent in at least 2 packages as the arm would have to be removed, either way I'm happy to package it up if needs be.

[DarrenHW]

SOLD STP.

[jamington2004]

Just picked this up from Darren - great guy to deal with should you ever have the occasion :)

And deck better than expected condition wise

And better than expected sound wise

So happy days :)

[DarrenHW]

Just picked this up from Darren - great guy to deal with should you ever have the occasion :)


Likewise :thumbsup: Glad you're happy with the Techie, what cartridge have you installed?

[jamington2004]

Yeah - its getting better and better as I listen :) Different presentation to my Inspire - and I prefer it all round so far!

Am using an Ortofon 2M Black......do you think its suitable for the arm? (I have no idea about all of this cartidge matching! I thought as long as you could get the VTA and downforce right the all was good)

But I hear about matching the mass of arm??

[DarrenHW]

I imagine the 2M Black is one of the best combinations with the FX-1200 and is the cartridge I would have gone for if I were keeping the Techie. Kevin (CageyH) has the 2M Black (http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?29472-The-Tech-Gallery/page9&highlight=techie+gallery post #87) on his FX-1200+

[jamington2004]

I imagine the 2M Black is one of the best combinations with the FX-1200 and is the cartridge I would have gone for if I were keeping the Techie. Kevin (CageyH) has the 2M Black (http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?29472-The-Tech-Gallery/page9&highlight=techie+gallery post #87) on his FX-1200+

Wahay! Stroke of luck then :) :)

I can just relax and enjoy now knowing I am getting the most out of it without going MC route which I can't be arsed with! Maybe I will get a TT Shelf but that's all I can imagine I would need to do with this beauty!

Just screwed the psu to the top of my hifi cupboard as you had handily installed it in a case with a fixing plate. So now its a nice tidy switch out of sight behind a cupoard door! Perfect

[Marco]

Just picked this up from Darren - great guy to deal with should you ever have the occasion :)

And deck better than expected condition wise

And better than expected sound wise

So happy days :)

Nice one, Jamie. You’ve landed a nice deck there - hope you enjoy many hours of music listening! :thumbsup:

Marco.

[jamington2004]

Nice one, Jamie. You’ve landed a nice deck there - hope you enjoy many hours of music listening! :thumbsup:

Marco.

Cheers Marco - guess I categorically answered my own question about the Funk arm and Platter :)