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ptstucky
04-03-2017, 22:20
Hello all,
It is long past due that I introduce myself to the forum, as I have been lurking about and learning a great deal from everyone for well over a year now. Innocently enough, I began reading about externalizing the transformer in my Technics SL-1210MK2s in order to avoid a problem with a cartridge that is notorious for picking up hum from the internal power supply. One year later and I am well down the rabbit hole of Technics mods and have thoroughly enjoyed the ride. I never thought myself an apt technician, but the tutorials and advice I have found on this forum have continued to pique my curiosity and have built my confidence enough to dive in myself. I now have a great sounding deck (working on the second) and a far greater knowledge and appreciation of analog playback in general.
I look forward to participating in the forum and sharing my experiences. Cheers!
Paul
Great stuff. welcome aboard Paul. Hope you join in the dialogue.:)
Hi Paul, welcome to the forum.
What other kit are you using?
walpurgis
05-03-2017, 09:30
Hi Paul. Welcome to AOS.
Tell us what music you listen to and a bit about the rest of your system.
As you've seen, this is the place for Technics info and upgrades, but there's a lot more going on, so get involved and join in.
Enjoy the forum,
Geoff.
Welcome to AoS Paul.
Enjoy the Forum
Barry
Yep the Techie modding can go as far as your budget will permit.
Quite content with the moderate mods on mine though.
Welcome to AoS.
jollyfix
12-03-2017, 11:06
Hi Paul, welcome to the forum.
ptstucky
01-04-2017, 18:13
Thanks for the welcomes, all - and sorry for the delay in replying regarding the other bits in my system. My first experience with the Techie (like many, I suspect) was as a DJ. I rarely play out anymore, but I still like to mix at home, so I currently run my 1210s into a late-model Bozak CMA-10-2DLA rotary mixer. At the moment, I'm content to retain the signature sound of this classic mixer, but I am also aware that I could see major improvements investing in some external phono preamps.
From there, I am driving everything with a Consonance Opera M100SE integrated tube (valve) amp. For those not familiar with it, I would say the Consonance is less "tube sounding" than most other options, but offers a big soundstage and pretty impressive clarity. I have had the amp for over 12 years, so moving onward and upward is on my mind.
For speakers, I have been running a pair of B&W 602 S2 monitors, again for over a decade. These have been tireless workhorses for me, and I have enjoyed the transparency and detail they bring for a really reasonable price. Again, looking to move to something different (and hopefully better) this year.
As for the mods I have made over the last year or so to my 1200s, I have opted to keep one deck relatively stock for now so that I can compare against new mods I am making to the other. Thus far, I have added:
KAB PS-1200GX external power supply
KAB DC1200 regulator
KAB SX1200 strobe switch
KAB TD1200 fluid damper
KAB/Cardas SuperFlex tonearm rewire
KAB/Cardas SpiralAir interconnects
KAB Poly-Metal Mat with the original thick rubber mat
Mike New Bearing
Mike New Bearing Base Plate (I have yet to install this, as I still need to remove the transformer for proper clearance; I would still like to retain use of the original on/off switch, however, and haven't figured out how best to do this...)
I generally run a Denon 103R cartridge in an Uwe ebony wood body and use a Bob's Devices CineMag step-up transformer, but I also recently bought an Audio-Technica ATN-150MLX MM cartridge. Obviously, I don't attempt to mix with either of these.
Ultimately, I either want to bring the second deck identical to the first, or take it down a completely different upgrade path altogether - still deciding on that one.
As for what I listen to, I would say perhaps 50% is electronic music of one form or another (house, downtempo, lots of other stuff), 30% jazz (mostly bebop, hard-bop, west coast cool, bossa, female vocals), and the rest a mix of rock, hip-hop, classical/opera, and just "other."
Anyways, thanks again all for welcoming me to the forum! I'll try to be better about timely replies. :)
Best,
Paul
Lawrence001
28-02-2020, 23:25
Thanks for the welcomes, all - and sorry for the delay in replying regarding the other bits in my system. My first experience with the Techie (like many, I suspect) was as a DJ. I rarely play out anymore, but I still like to mix at home, so I currently run my 1210s into a late-model Bozak CMA-10-2DLA rotary mixer. At the moment, I'm content to retain the signature sound of this classic mixer, but I am also aware that I could see major improvements investing in some external phono preamps.
From there, I am driving everything with a Consonance Opera M100SE integrated tube (valve) amp. For those not familiar with it, I would say the Consonance is less "tube sounding" than most other options, but offers a big soundstage and pretty impressive clarity. I have had the amp for over 12 years, so moving onward and upward is on my mind.
For speakers, I have been running a pair of B&W 602 S2 monitors, again for over a decade. These have been tireless workhorses for me, and I have enjoyed the transparency and detail they bring for a really reasonable price. Again, looking to move to something different (and hopefully better) this year.
As for the mods I have made over the last year or so to my 1200s, I have opted to keep one deck relatively stock for now so that I can compare against new mods I am making to the other. Thus far, I have added:
KAB PS-1200GX external power supply
KAB DC1200 regulator
KAB SX1200 strobe switch
KAB TD1200 fluid damper
KAB/Cardas SuperFlex tonearm rewire
KAB/Cardas SpiralAir interconnects
KAB Poly-Metal Mat with the original thick rubber mat
Mike New Bearing
Mike New Bearing Base Plate (I have yet to install this, as I still need to remove the transformer for proper clearance; I would still like to retain use of the original on/off switch, however, and haven't figured out how best to do this...)
I generally run a Denon 103R cartridge in an Uwe ebony wood body and use a Bob's Devices CineMag step-up transformer, but I also recently bought an Audio-Technica ATN-150MLX MM cartridge. Obviously, I don't attempt to mix with either of these.
Ultimately, I either want to bring the second deck identical to the first, or take it down a completely different upgrade path altogether - still deciding on that one.
As for what I listen to, I would say perhaps 50% is electronic music of one form or another (house, downtempo, lots of other stuff), 30% jazz (mostly bebop, hard-bop, west coast cool, bossa, female vocals), and the rest a mix of rock, hip-hop, classical/opera, and just "other."
Anyways, thanks again all for welcoming me to the forum! I'll try to be better about timely replies. :)
Best,
Paul
Just resurrecting this old thread as I noticed you had the same Opera amp as me (and there aren't many around). Do you still have it, and did you upgrade your speakers in the end?
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