1210 plinth differences?

[alcarmichael]

Are there any differences in the plinths from mark to mark? For instance will a Mk5 plinth be any better/more inert than a Mk2 making one sound different to the other?

[Wakefield Turntables]

No!

[Spectral Morn]

There are small differences in the base hole depth where the bearing goes, between mk2 and mk5 and I suspect other mks too. In terms of overall plinth construction, no, the same.

[alcarmichael]

There are small differences in the base hole depth where the bearing goes, between mk2 and mk5 and I suspect other mks too. In terms of overall plinth construction, no, the same.

With this in mind would there be any issues stripping down a Mk2 and building it up in to a Mk5 plinth, or visa versa?

[alcarmichael]

With this in mind would there be any issues stripping down a Mk2 and building it up in to a Mk5 plinth, or visa versa?

:)

[CageyH]

Are you changing all the cables as well?

[alcarmichael]

Having being inspired by some of the forum members, I want to buy a plinth, sand it down, remove and fill the pitch adjustment and pop up light etc and refinish it. I want to know if I buy a Mk2 plinth, do I have to stick to everything else from a Mk2.

[Wakefield Turntables]

Having being inspired by some of the forum members, I want to buy a plinth, sand it down, remove and fill the pitch adjustment and pop up light etc and refinish it. I want to know if I buy a Mk2 plinth, do I have to stick to everything else from a Mk2.

HUBBER HUBBER what a question. The mk5 and mk2 are very different beasts with probably differing pcb changes. Dosent your mk5 have several more buttons than the mk2?

[alcarmichael]

My plan was to build a deck from parts obtained bit by bit, as money allows, starting with a plinth.

[CageyH]

That sounds like an expensive option, as I don't remember the last time I saw the cables for sale.
You might be better off buying a tatty deck, as it will be cheaper.

[alcarmichael]

OK, I'll keep my eye out for one which is a bit bruised.

[Virak]

No!
I'm sorry, but that's not correct. The first runs of the Mk2 do not have the anti-resonant insert. It's just a single slab of rubber.
Those decks are easily recognisable by the large hole in the plinth under the tonearm assembly.
They probably changed the plinth when they ceased production of the armless model (SL-120Mk2).
http://classichifi.info/JPEGs/TechnicsSL120MK2_5.JPG

[CableMaker1]

Are you changing all the cables as well?

You are better off ditching the original stock cables and going with more competent cables. Perhaps a KAB solution with really good RCA chassis jacks, which will allow you to use any cable you wish.

[CageyH]

I meant the internal cabling which attaches to the PCBs.