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Wakefield Turntables
16-12-2023, 20:22
I'm not linked to these guys but I did see this. https://www.fidelityaudio.co.uk/technics-sl-1210-low-jitter-clock-4673-p.asp

years and years ago I did fetch up the possibility of swapping out the crystal reference in the 1210 and a few people mentioned the possibility, well here it is! It's a pity we couldn't drag Marco onto the net. I'm sure he'd like to talk about this one! ;)
Macca
16-12-2023, 20:32
He'd already be having one fitted!
Wakefield Turntables
16-12-2023, 20:40
Yes I know! I'm actually considering this but I have no idea if this would work with the 1210 I own. I need to speak to people who have far bigger IQ's than I. :eek:
CageyH
18-12-2023, 11:20
The one customer review is from someone with a Mk.II
CageyH
18-12-2023, 11:55
But there are two clocks available for a 1210?
Is this the same clock? https://www.fidelityaudio.co.uk/technics-sl1210-clock-upgrade-4181-p.asp
Stratmangler
21-12-2023, 17:11
But there are two clocks available for a 1210?
Is this the same clock? https://www.fidelityaudio.co.uk/technics-sl1210-clock-upgrade-4181-p.asp

The TT pictured is not a Mk2, so the circuitry might not be the same
CageyH
21-12-2023, 17:22
But the description says it is for a MK1 to Mk5?
Wakefield Turntables
21-12-2023, 20:04
Always best to call and check.
phonomac
22-12-2023, 08:53
The original Technics SL1200 (which by default became the Mk1 when the Mk2 was introduced) does not use a quartz-locked control system, so an afternarket clock is meaningless in the context of a Mk1
CageyH
03-01-2024, 10:06
The two clocks listed are the same. The more expensive one is fitted, but the price is being reduced to £179.
The £119 is the DIY price.
CageyH
03-01-2024, 11:11
I have just ordered one. ;)
Stratmangler
19-01-2024, 11:19
I have just ordered one. ;)

Anything turned up yet?
CageyH
19-01-2024, 11:34
Yes. I have in with me here in Bristol.
I will fit it when I get back.
Stratmangler
19-01-2024, 12:30
Yes. I have in with me here in Bristol.
I will fit it when I get back.
I look forward to reading about the outcome :cool:
CageyH
19-01-2024, 12:46
I really don’t think it is going to make a massive difference, but I believe that these were fitted to the Monarch.
Wakefield Turntables
19-01-2024, 13:25
Interesting to hear your thoughts on this.
CageyH
22-01-2024, 13:03
The upgraded clock is easy to fit. You have to remove a capacitor and the old clock.
You put a wire link across the capacitor, and the new clock feeds the output position of the old clock.
The +ve and ground feeds are taken from different positions on the PCB.

Total time spent fitting it, taking it easy, and double checking everything - less than 30 minutes.
It is easy to do, if you can solder.

How does it sound? Superb, as always.
I didn’t listen to it just before fitting the upgraded clock.
From memory, I would say that it seems to boogie a bit better, and the definition/detail seems a touch better.
I don’t have a standard deck to compare, and I am not removing it to see if I am correct.

Money well spent? I’ll let you decide.
Jimbo
22-01-2024, 13:19
Looks a nifty upgrade for not too much dosh?
CageyH
22-01-2024, 13:52
That is why I went for it.
I think the Techie sounds better now, but I cannot be 100% sure.

I went for it, as it was in the Monarch, which a lot of people in the HiFi press raved about (apparently) with it often being a “reference” deck.
Jimbo
22-01-2024, 13:53
That is why I went for it.
I think the Techie sounds better now, but I cannot be 100% sure.

I went for it, as it was in the Monarch, which a lot of people in the HiFi press raved about (apparently) with it often being a “reference” deck.

What's the Monarch?
CageyH
22-01-2024, 13:55
https://www.inspirehifi.co.uk/monarch-mk2-1
Jimbo
22-01-2024, 14:04
AH yes I have seen them - I like the GL75 Enigma TT they built.
CageyH
22-01-2024, 14:33
The SL1200 seems more “punchy” with Muse will of the people now.
The timing is spot on, not that there was much wrong with it before. I am a happy bunny.

I may even fit my RigB! 540ML later. That may have to wait, as my SAE1000LT seems to be doing a great job.
Jimbo
22-01-2024, 14:58
The SL1200 Etta only seems more “punchy” with Muse will of the people now.
The timing is spot on, not that there was much wrong with it before. I am a happy bunny.

I may even fit my RigB! 540ML later. That may have to wait, as my SAE1000LT seems to be doing a great job.

Nice to get an uplift.