The Mike New Technics Bearing

Hi Ron,

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MN bearings (I have one ) have been appearing on eBay at knock down prices with a donation to charity (?), guessing you have seen this?

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Yes, it's Dodgy Dave Cawley's pathetic attempt to discredit the design of Mike New's perfectly good (in fact excellent) T/T bearing, simply because when Cawley tried to rip-off the design himself by having it copied in the UK (behind Mike's back) when they were both supposedly still business partners, he found he couldn't get them made cheaply enough here to make his usual exorbitant profit margin, and so then threw his toys out of the pram and decided that if he couldn't sell any, he'd rubbish the perfectly good ones Mike New has made instead... :rolleyes:

Of course, shyster Dave's dodgy dealings have been exposed on AoS, and now folk won't touch him with a bargepole - witness how his Timestep forum is as dead as a Dodo. And it'll soon be the same for sales of all his Technics related modifications, and goodness knows what else, as people lose faith in both him and his company... Well, how could one ever trust someone who behaves in such a snide and dishonest manner??

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Well on another forum one of my earlier posts was why a bearing, worthy of a £12,00.00 turntable has been withdrawn. I got an answer of sorts.

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Yes, no doubt his usual lies designed simply to line his pockets at the expense of what's actually best for his customers. Let me make this absolutely clear: there is bugger all wrong with Mike New's bearings. I wouldn't use one myself otherwise. It's that simple!

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Later on another post of mine (mysteriously airbrushed out) stated that I was undecided but would be sticking with the MN bearing as there are satisfied customers world wide that like it. I suggested that as the bearing was sealed (faulty???) it could be taken apart for inspection for any faults, if any, and the results made known to at least inform us of the probs? Furthermore a section cut out of the bearing housing could be shown? The old delete button must have been pushed on my questioning without reason given to me.

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You have to remember that Cawley's 'forum' exists purely to feed his (fragile) ego and showcase the products he sells.

It's also there to hoodwink people into believing that 'cuddly old Dave', as he likes to portray himself, is some sort of 'guru' in relation to Technics T/Ts, when the reality is that he's simply a charlatan out to profit as much as possible from those who consider him as this 'guru', and then buy his products on the basis that he's in possession of specialist knowledge, unique to him.

This is utter nonsense, as there is no 'black art' to modifying and upgrading Technics SL-1200s and 1210s. One simply needs a thorough understanding of electronics design and basic engineering principles - and most importantly, a good pair of ears.

Any information posted on his 'forum' which isn't conducive to perpetrating the image that Cawley is seeking to create is thus quickly removed. Therefore such censorship is to be expected, if indeed not tolerated. Quite frankly, unless you're one of his brainwashed disciples, there is little point in being there.

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I was very, very careful not to infringe forum rules and I do think that points raised were well within the bounds of reason? Needless to say, as someone who bought an MN bearing, I was right piddled orf so I'm persuing my questioning over here, if thats okay?

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Of course it is. AoS is the place where Technics T/T enthusiasts can obtain accurate and unbiased information from knowledgeable and professional people, and where there is no blind loyalty to any specific manufacturer's products. All that matters (the ultimate best audio performance aside) is that those who design the products we promote are honest and professional people who are in business for the right reasons.

AoS will always support the good guys in the industry and champion their products accordingly, and cruelly expose the conmen and rip-off merchants, as they give hi-end audio a bad name. Whilst supporting the trade, first and foremost however we will always look after the interests of enthusiasts - and these principles will forever remain at the very core of our ethos.

I hope you enjoy your stay here :)

Marco.

Hi Martin,

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I presume you're talking about the Timestep forum? You're not alone, I had my perfectly legitimate postings removed and a threatening pm sent to me asking me to 'play nice'. Presumably playing nice involves not asking any controversial questions at all. On that basis, I'm already out of there as I don't believe in censorship of that kind.

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Really?? What cheek! My God, he's stooping to an all-time low (no doubt now trying to save face where he can). I'd advise others to get out while the contents of their wallet are still intact, and not to sell their Mike New bearings, as quite simply, the Timestep effort is grossly inferior.

Marco.

I also don't like censorship, I'll say what I bloody well like :eek: I am keeping my Mike New bearing. :lol: :ner:

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Originally Posted by prestonchipfryer

I also don't like censorship, I'll say what I bloody well like :eek: I am keeping my Mike New bearing. :lol: :ner:

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So am I Johno, good on ya, I think you've come over like me? As an old well known Aussie saying goes, and we have alot, 'someone's spitting the dummy mate!' Its not hard to see who it is in this instance?

Being a wet halloween night with rain and boredom taking over fast, quite by accident (had my children like that by the way:lol:) I tapped into Vinyl Engine which looks like a Yank thing (don't shoot I'm not a friend...geddit :eyebrows:), and the topic of MN bearings on eBay was a hot item of debate, interesting as most of our American kith haven't a clue as to who MN :) or DC:( are but they were a rooty tooting for the small guy, yeah!

If I was a business analyst, I would say that someone has made a very pronounced and public error of judgement and if I was chairman of the company.......!

Say no more!

Jazz

Indeed - like I said on another thread, Ron, someone's shot himself in the foot, but with a blunderbuss rather than merely a shotgun!

Don't worry, the chickens will come home to roost, and sooner rather than later - of that there is no doubt ;)

Marco.

I sincerely hope they don't sh*t all over you though Marco, there's some strong words up there matey ;)

Talking about VinylEngine, this is what Dave Cawley posted a year ago:

"Posted: 06 Nov 2009 10:28

I agree! In fact there will be three bearings for the SL-1200, and in completely different price brackets.

What I would ask, is that manufactures and their friends do not attempt to discredit other manufactures? There is room for everyone.

Regards

Dave"

http://www.vinylengine.com/phpBB2/vi...r=asc&start=75

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I sincerely hope they don't sh*t all over you though Marco, there's some strong words up there matey

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Indeed, Dave, and none I couldn't prove in a court of law or wouldn't say to the man's face, hence why they're there! And he knows that, too ;)

I think it's very important that the facts of this situation are brought to everyone's attention in order that people can make up their minds for themselves, without the spin and bias Dodgy Dave's putting on things elsewhere.

AoS will always do what it can to help clean up what is in many ways a rather corrupt industry, riddled with unhelpful politics.

Marco.

Hi Phillip,

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Talking about VinylEngine, this is what Dave Cawley posted a year ago:

"Posted: 06 Nov 2009 10:28

I agree! In fact there will be three bearings for the SL-1200, and in completely different price brackets.

What I would ask, is that manufactures and their friends do not attempt to discredit other manufactures? There is room for everyone.

Regards

Dave"

http://www.vinylengine.com/phpBB2/vi...r=asc&start=75

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Lol - yet more unbeliveable irony...... And so the comedy continues! :eyebrows:

Marco.

At Heathrow last year, i was buying some bits at the Sound hifi stand and Dave plonked a Mike New bearing in my hand and without a word just let me look at the thing and marvel at its beauty. It was obvious he was proud to be selling it and i was touched that the man was humbly promoting it over his own bearing which had seemed to be a year long labor of love itself.
Thats why im baffled as to the turn about, and sad its all come to this.

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Originally Posted by JazzBones

So am I Johno, good on ya, I think you've come over like me? As an old well known Aussie saying goes, and we have alot, 'someone's spitting the dummy mate!' Its not hard to see who it is in this instance?

Being a wet halloween night with rain and boredom taking over fast, quite by accident (had my children like that by the way:lol:) I tapped into Vinyl Engine which looks like a Yank thing (don't shoot I'm not a friend...geddit :eyebrows:), and the topic of MN bearings on eBay was a hot item of debate, interesting as most of our American kith haven't a clue as to who MN :) or DC:( are but they were a rooty tooting for the small guy, yeah!

If I was a business analyst, I would say that someone has made a very pronounced and public error of judgement and if I was chairman of the company.......!

Say no more!

Jazz

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Hi Jazzbones, good to hear from you. I have given the issue of the MN bearing/platter a lot of thought and am going to go with these fine products. I may also obtain a Paul Hynes psu. Which should be first, platter or psu?

John

It used to p**s me off big time seeing his posts having a pop at other manufacturers, most certainly did not deserve it either :scratch: Any trade member will always be bit on the arse sooner later ;)

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At Heathrow last year, i was buying some bits at the Sound hifi stand and Dave plonked a Mike New bearing in my hand and without a word just let me look at the thing and marvel at its beauty. It was obvious he was proud to be selling it and i was touched that the man was humbly promoting it over his own bearing which had seemed to be a year long labor of love itself.
Thats why im baffled as to the turn about, and sad its all come to this.

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Indeed, Colin, and that's a nice story.

However I think what I wrote earlier provides a valid explanation for the bit in bold:

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Yes, it's Dodgy Dave Cawley's pathetic attempt to discredit the design of Mike New's perfectly good (in fact excellent) T/T bearing, simply because when Cawley tried to rip-off the design himself by having it copied in the UK (behind Mike's back) when they were both supposedly still business partners, he found he couldn't get them made cheaply enough here to make his usual exorbitant profit margin, and so then threw his toys out of the pram and decided that if he couldn't sell any, he'd rubbish the perfectly good ones Mike New has made instead.

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Quite simply, it was the old 'greed for gold'.......... :(

Marco.

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Originally Posted by prestonchipfryer

Which should be first, platter or psu?

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PSU, on the basis that it gets all the basics right. You can ameliorate the platter to a large degree with a Herbies mat.

vaio - either you're a troll or you've never listened to good LP replay. We can all spout statistics but if you knew anything about hi-fi it's that stats tell little of the story.

Huh! Where did he go?

His or her post has been temporarily removed, Martin, until he or she complies with the request I made the last time he or she made an appearance, which was to introduce himself or herself properly in the Welcome area.

If 'vaio' can prove he or she is not a troll, then I will restore his or her post and expose it to the scrutiny it deserves ;)

Marco.

Guys,

Just thought I should post these details Mike has supplied, which I obtained from the thread on Vinyl Engine, as people here can use it for reference purposes:

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For the Technics SL1200:-- a Completely New Designed Rigid Close Tolerance Bearing...

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This completely new design of bearing for the SL1200 arose from an evaluation of the shortcomings of the present bearing, and the realization that to extract 100% of the potential sonic quality from the excellent SL1200 Direct Drive Motor then a completely new design of bearing was justified.

This new design based on the considered application of engineering physics, optimizes the allowable design envelope by the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and represents the ultimate possible Bearing that can be designed and manufactured to fit within the constraints of the existing SL1200 motor/platter design. This new Bearing has been manufactured to the highest quality possible and I therefore cannot apologize for the price.

It is very interesting to observe how many highly perceptive audio devotees who understand what this bearing will do to their listening pleasure have already ordered one. These are people who seem to have a technical understanding of the merits of the design and who do not demand to have proof of “listening to it”!!! The fact is you are paying for a bearing that you “cannot hear” and consequently what you do hear ‘is all of the recorded music’ faithfully reproduced.

a) The Bearing Housing is machined from a solid billet of machining quality brass bar 65mm dia. by 45mm long.

b) The three locating posts on the Bearing Housing have been made as large as practical (allowing for the manufacturing tolerances of the SL1200) so as to provide the largest possible mechanical contact between the housing and the main chassis and also for maximum accuracy of concentricity with the Magnet Rotor and Motor coil assembly to which it attaches.

c) The centre column of the Bearing, which fits into the centre of the printed circuit/motor coil assembly, has been made as large as possible for maximum rigidity.

d) The bearing bush is made of close sintered bronze impregnated with oil and honed to fit each spindle as a set, to a nominal clearance accuracy of 0.008mm (less than 1/2 of a thousandth of an Inch) There is a procedure to honing sintered bearings A course stone is used on the hone in order to keep the pores of the sintered bearing as open to oil as possible.

e) The main shaft/Spindle is 12.8mm in diameter by 39mm long. The 12.8mm diameter was chosen so as to allow for any under tolerances in the nominal 12.7mm (1/2”) bushes.

f) The main shaft, record spindle and the locating taper are made from a single piece of M200 Cr-Mo tool steel hardened and gas Nitrided.

g) The shaft and Taper are precision ground in a NC grinder to an accuracy of 0.002 TIR. The polished surface finish on Diameter is 0.4 Microns.

h) The vertical load of the Platter and associated copper mat (if fitted) is supported by a 8mm dia. Silicon Nitride Ball. This Ball floats in a 6mm deep cavity cylindrical cavity in the end of the shaft. This cavity allows the Ball to locate within the Honed Bearing for absolute maximum rigidity, removing any possible resonance problems. This design also allows for the maximum length of bearing.

i) The Silicon Nitride Ball rests on a 3mm thick solid carbide pad. These components are housed in a large sealed oil well in the bottom of the bearing housing.

j) The record locating Spindle has been made 3mm longer to cater for those people who wish to use the increasingly accepted copper mats with 200Gm vinyl and center clamps.

k) These Bearings are totally made in Australia by myself with the main spindle being supplied by a high precision tool and gauge manufacturer who is NATA approved and a NCS International-Certified-Quality company for Aero Space and Medical Work.

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SL1200 High Precision Bearing Lubrication....

After some investigative research I have arrived at what I believe to be the ultimate solution for the appropriate oil for the SL1200 HP bearing.

I have selected a very thin Synthetic oil to which has been added very Extreme Pressure additives. I understand this oil is used in Industrial, Aerospace and Military applications where small high speed gearbox are subjected to high torque applications and where thin EP oils are required.

The oil was selected after some collaboration with oil chemists and lubrication consultants one of which, has a masters in Tribology.

I ran my own bearing for 100Hrs after which it seemed to be nicely run in, although this must always be subjective!

I have now run it for well over 1,200 hours at 45rpm with a 1.8Kg copper mat and my own 0.8Kg center weight using this oil. The bearing has been run intermittently in an attempt to simulate real life conditions. On examination of the carbide pad and Silicone Nitride ball under a X70 lens I could not detect any signs of friction. The spindle and ‘Oilite’ sintered bearing insert were unmarked.

All SL1200 HP bearings are shipped with this Synthetic oil. The lower oil chamber is closed after accurately setting the carbide pad distance. The synthetic oil is injected into the chamber via a small hole, to totally fill the chamber. This hole is then plugged and the chamber exterior finish machined. A small syringe of Synthetic oil is supplied with every HP bearing, to fill the oil cavity around the top of the bearing on installation

The Synthetic oil use in these bearings is of the highest grade, and is far superior to the animal or plant based products which were common many years ago in Extreme Pressure ( EP ) applications. This oil contains modern high tech additives, which have only recently been developed by the work of oil Chemists and Physicists and which allow for the use of much thinner low viscosity synthetic base oils to be used. This in turn, reduces viscous drag and loss of power in critical applications such as aerospace.

In an application such as the HP bearing, where the maximum speed is only 45rpm, I believe the oil will last almost indefinitely and certainly perform it’s duties for that period.

I chose a low viscosity oil ISO25/32, so that at the relatively slow speeds encountered, the oil would circulate freely and swirl around the ball and pad, allowing for a constant molecular layer of oil to be drawn into the high pressure point where it matters. Incidentally when you get the syringe full of oil you will notice it is of a light blue colour, this is the EP additives. You may need to top up the oil cavity at the top of the bearing about once every 1-2 years.

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Marco.

Gosh Marco,
I had forgotten I had written that, it sounds so impressive I will save one for myself!!! Yes I believe that I posted it before becoming a member of AoS.
On reflection maybe I should not have gone into so much detail, for obvious reasons.
Although I have made mention of possibly removing the bottom seal, it is not to be reccomended!!!

Hi Mike,

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Gosh Marco,
I had forgotten I had written that, it sounds so impressive I will save one for myself!!! Yes I believe that I posted it before becoming a member of AoS.
On reflection maybe I should not have gone into so much detail, for obvious reasons.Although I have made mention of possibly removing the bottom seal, it is not to be reccomended!!!

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Lol... Yes it does sound impressive, and indeed informative, so I thought I'd include it here for reference.

However, if there's anything you'd like edited out for any reason, just say so and I'll do it :)

Marco.

Hi Marco thanks,
It might be a good idea to delete the para about removing the bottom seal and changing the oil. There is a ceramic precision ball in there and if it gets lost in the process a replacement will need to be obtained.
Thanks again.

No worries... Done - I think! Let me know if I've removed the right bit :)

Marco.

Thanks Marco you removed the right bit!!!

Hello People;

I trust Marco will extend me the privilege of issuing this post at this time.
(see last part of this post)
I recently today had an email from WOStantonCS100 concerning the purchase of one of my bearings. He noted that he had read on AoS of a possible production stop.
This is not strictly true; and I was unaware of the post concerning this or I would have replied to it.

The reality of the situation is this:--------

Up until about mid Feb. of this year sales were going along nicely having sold about 150 units around the globe. However after that point enquiries (and sales) fell away to zero. So I was obliged to delay the ordering of the next batch of 25 precision spindles from my toolmakers.

Due to the high hourly cost of precision machine time and the high cost of very skilled people to meet my specifications; I am reluctant to order a further batch at this time, as I have to put the cash up front, many thousands of dollars.

What I have told other people (about 3 at this time) is that when I have sufficient people (say 15) who wish to actually buy my bearing as apposed to talking about it, I will let them all know and they can place a $100.00 deposit to secure one from the next batch. When those payments are in then I will activate the next production batch. Delivery would be about three to four weeks. I machine the solid brass housings myself, and fit the special bearing inserts. However only my toolmakers have the special precision honing machine to individually fit each bearing to a specific spindle. and to my specifications. Herein lies the secret as to why these bearings really do work!!!!

I was having a web site built for me by a fellow in the UK (Richard) who has almost completed it, but he seems to have disappeared! repeated emails go un-answered.
The web site is MikeNewAudio.com
Because it is in the process of completion; the site currently has a login and password which are:
Login: mikenew
password: myNameIsMike (note caps)
Unfortunately at this time I have no control over my website. Which is a shame as the object of the website would have been to keep people informed, as I am trying to do now.


I do have 4 platters available from stock.
Platters do not present such a problem as I control all phases of the production cycle from blank to final machining.

On a final note:
Many people have asked me if I can produce a lower quality, less costly bearing (read cheaper). The simple answer is that these are currently available from other sources. I set out to design and produce the ultimate High Precision Bearing; and in this I believe my ideals were justified. However high quality unfortunately does not come cheaply.

Mike New

Well said Mike and I do hope more business starts coming your way. The product is a no-compromise high quality unit, borne out in the listening. Your bearing is an essential upgrade in the path to Technics Nirvana.

Regarding your website, what is it with people who start a job and don't finish it? :(

Martin,
In defence of Richard, he did tell me some weeks ago that his house had been burgled and that he had lost a lot of stuff including his car and laptops.
Maybe he is still getting his head around the problems this has caused him.

Hi Mike,

I posted the details on another post of the e-mail you sent me. I was not trying to be malicious in any way and was hoping to drum up some interest so I could get my bearing sooner. If I have caused any confusion I apologize. :doh:

Let's hope interest will re-ignite and you'll be able to do another run of spindles soon. :)

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The product is a no-compromise high quality unit, borne out in the listening. Your bearing is an essential upgrade in the path to Technics Nirvana.

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Mike,

If you're struggling to get your website finished, and this other guy is having problems, I'd thoroughly recommend you contact Hamish (that's his real name and username), who runs a web design business. He's very good at what he does, and could further develop and finish designing your website from the existing template. Just send him a PM :)

As for the MN bearing, well, Martin's hit the nail on the head... There are a few companies now offering some very good modifications to the existing Technics bearing (such as Vantage Audio), and those should be welcomed, as choice is always a healthy thing, but as good as some of them are, ultimately the results obtained are governed by the restrictions and inherent flaws of the original bearing design.

One must remember that, good though the stock Technics bearing undoubtedly is - no one is saying it's crap - but the fact is that it was built to a price, just like every other part of the T/T's design.

Therefore, the modified stock bearings available simply cannot be as effective as a bespoke item which has been judiciously (over) engineered by an expert with a thorough understanding of the design principles of the SL-1200. It would be akin to attempting to make the finest Trout Almondine with frozen fish bought from Farmfoods: the results obtained are ultimately only going to be as good as the recipe's weakest link...

And so in that respect, if you genuinely want the BEST, there is currently only one option - Mike New's impressive and extremely effective high precision bearing:


http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/5635/img000224.jpg


Treat yourself to one, and I promise it'll be the best thing you've ever done to your Techy!

Contact Mike here: mhnew@bigpond.net.au

Marco.

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Originally Posted by Marco

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Mike,

If you're struggling to get your website finished, and this other guy is having problems, I'd thoroughly recommend you contact Hamish (that's his real name and username), who runs a web design business. He's very good at what he does, and could further develop and finish designing your website from the existing template. Just send him a PM :)

As for the MN bearing, well, Martin's hit the nail on the head... There are a few companies now offering some very good modifications to the existing Technics bearing (such as Vantage Audio), and those should be welcomed, as choice is always a healthy thing, but as good as some of them are, ultimately the results obtained are governed by the restrictions and inherent flaws of the original bearing design.

One must remember that, good though the stock Technics bearing undoubtedly is - no one is saying it's crap - but the fact is that it was built to a price, just like every other part of the T/Ts design.

Therefore, the modified stock bearings available simply cannot be as effective as a bespoke item which has been judiciously (over) engineered by an expert with a thorough understanding of the design principles of the SL-1200. It would be akin to attempting to make the finest Trout Almondine with frozen fish bought from Farmfoods - the results obtained are ultimately only going to be as good as the recipe's weakest link...

And so in that respect, if you genuinely want the BEST, there is only one - Mike New's impressive and extremely effective high precision bearing:


http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/5635/img000224.jpg


Treat yourself, and I promise it'll be the best thing you've ever done to your Techy!

Contact Mike here: mhnew@bigpond.net.au

Marco.

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Please remind me again what the treat costs Marco, and doe the bearing need the MN platter or will the bearing do for starters with the stock platter?

Hi David,

The bearing can be used with the stock platter - no problem. As for how much the bearing currently costs, best to email Mike :)

Oh and one thing I would add as a general comment, could time wasters who simply want to pick Mike's brains and have no intention of buying anything, please refrain from emailing him?

Mike's a very helpful chap and interested in assisting all people who are genuinely interested in buying his bearings or platters, but as you will appreciate, he doesn't have the time to act as a free information service!

Thanks in advance for your co-operation.

Marco.

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Originally Posted by Canetoad

Hi Mike,

I posted the details on another post of the e-mail you sent me. I was not trying to be malicious in any way and was hoping to drum up some interest so I could get my bearing sooner. If I have caused any confusion I apologize. :doh:

Let's hope interest will re-ignite and you'll be able to do another run of spindles soon. :)

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Hi Bernie,
Thank you for your support, It did not even occur to me that you were being difficult or malicious in any way whatsoever. In fact what you did spurred me to write the earlier post which happily has generated some more interest,
Thank you again
Mike new

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Originally Posted by Mains Cables R Us

Please remind me again what the treat costs Marco, and doe the bearing need the MN platter or will the bearing do for starters with the stock platter?

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Hi Dave,

The treat costs $625.00 including postage,
shall I put you down for three or four!!!
regards Mike New

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Originally Posted by Mike_New

Hi Dave,

The treat costs $625.00 including postage,
shall I put you down for three or four!!!
regards Mike New

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about £403 at the time of this conversion few minutes ago.


Regards D S D L

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Originally Posted by Mike_New

Hi Dave,

The treat costs $625.00 including postage,
shall I put you down for three or four!!!
regards Mike New

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When Dave wrote that earlier, I thought he'd made a mistake.... What's a "treat", then? :scratch:

Marco.

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Originally Posted by Marco

When Dave wrote that earlier, I thought he'd made a mistake.... What's a "treat", then? :scratch:

Marco.

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'treat' as in treatment - still a bit early for you Marco?:lol:

Probably! :eyebrows:

But why not just refer to it as a bearing? I thought it was some new invention Mike had made!! :lol:

Marco.

Hi People,
I now have a WebSite put together for me by Richard Quaite and hosted in the UK. it is:--
MikeNewAudio.com
Hope you find it informative and helpful.

You'd better get Richard to change the text on solid copper arm boards then.....

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Precision machined from solid brass

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Thanks I missed that
Brass does have some copper though so he was about 80% correct!!!!

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Originally Posted by Mike_New

Thanks I missed that
Brass does have some copper though so he was about 80% correct!!!!

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Even so, 80% copper is not solid copper, is it ;)
I've also been looking at the bearing installation document - some photos would help.
Just found more typos in the platter description.

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This serves to damp out any latent resonance that may me present in the platter.

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The new platter assumes the use of an external power supply as the existing transformer and power board may fowl the bottom of the new platter.

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Any breed of chicken in particular ? Should be spelt as foul.

My final comments - there's no mention of the bearing base plate in the options part of the bearing page, yet it's there on the price list.
In fact I cannot find anything which gives information about the bearing base plate anywhere on the site.

If you look more closely you'll probably find more anomalies and discontinuities.

Other than that I think it's a good looking, quick working website - it just needs a bit more tweaking. :)

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Originally Posted by Stratmangler

Even so, 80% copper is not solid copper, is it ;)
I've also been looking at the bearing installation document - some photos would help.
Just found more typos in the platter description.



Any breed of chicken in particular ? Should be spelt as foul.

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:lol: Chris , what are like , lol

I shouldn't laugh , cos my spelling and grammar's pretty awful :(

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Originally Posted by Stratmangler

I've also been looking at the bearing installation document - some photos would help.

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This video may be helpful...step by step instruction of how to get to the bearing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjhXX...layer_embedded

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Originally Posted by etphonehome

This video may be helpful...step by step instruction of how to get to the bearing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjhXX...layer_embedded

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It's an expensive item - I'd expect the instructions to be more comprehensive with some photos at the very least.
A video detailing exactly what to do would be preferable.

It's looking very nice, Mike.

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Originally Posted by etphonehome

This video may be helpful...step by step instruction of how to get to the bearing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjhXX...layer_embedded

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Viper Franks technics videos are very good. Got me out of a few fixes.

For those that are interested.
I have now commenced the production of another batch of 25 High Precision Bearings for the SL1200.
These are a slightly modified version of the earlier design, as they are now fitted with a
larger 3/8" dia. Silicon Nitride Precision Ball. This provides for a greater oil pad and preasure area for those people using my Copper Clad Platter.

mike,

Is it worth sending older versions back for you to upgrade them?

Hi Andrew,
It would technically be possible to upgrade by returning the bearing and having a new precision shaft fitted, however the cost would nevr be worth any advantage it would offer. I chose to fit the new ball only because it became available to me from my suppliers.

Mike,

Thanks for the reply. I notice over on the Timestep forum that DC has starting pouring scorn over your bearing. I have no idea if you've seen this but I thought it might be worth you knowing.