Mike New Platter for Technics SL-1210

I don't expect them for a few weeks.
Mike is getting the thicker aluminum blanks for the platters next week from what I understand.

Hi Martin

I was wondering how you are getting on with the MN platter any more thoughts ?

It's still sounding great, Chris. The sense of unrestrained dynamics and wonderful detail make the best albums sound superb. I'm impressed with Mike's engineering and just how well it integrates into the whole, improving on the areas where the Technics is already good.

Sounds excellent Martin '

Your 1210 has to be one of the most sorted out there at the moment , and in terms of cost , the combo as a whole certainly is , would be interesting to compare it with top end belt driven deck of similar value ! would it not .

Something like a top spec Linn or Roksan , maybe even a Voyd ref , though for me the most interesting comparison would be a nicely sorted SP10 mk2 with either the 507 or SMEV , i believe your deck would give all of them a run for their money:).

More likely, a NAS HyperSpace, which easily sees most Linns and Roksans off, doesn't need the messing about of the old Void decks and costs about the same as a fully tricked out Techie if bought new.

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Originally Posted by DSJR

More likely, a NAS HyperSpace, which easily sees most Linns and Roksans off, doesn't need the messing about of the old Void decks and costs about the same as a fully tricked out Techie if bought new.

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what 'messing about' would that be?

I'd like to compare it with an SME Model 10 deck.

That'd be interesting, but I think a 20 would be a fairer comparison ;)

Marco.

My MN platter, MN bearing with stiffening plate, and MN SME armboard are 1.5 days away :)

Here is a pic of my platter as it was being born:
http://www.head-case.org/forums/memb...-magnet-mn.jpg

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Originally Posted by pure sound

what 'messing about' would that be?

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The Voyd as i remember it needed less fettling than a Linn or Roksan ! the motors needed a yearly adjustment ,otherwise they could become noisy .

Martin ' yes a comparison with the model 10 would be good ' but as i don't know how much better your deck is with the MN bearing and platter ? i would be inclined to agree with Marco , pitch up against the model 20 ! why not .