Me and the 1210 are gunna have us some me time....

[MaksK]

Latest update, the new modified plinth has been installed along with the V and mike new tonearm armboard. The rest of the 1210 is spread out in all its glory over the floor The baseplate and PCB should be fitted tonight if time permits.

Wow, nice modding there. I would like to see final shot(s) when all is put together and its cleaned/polished. Bring it on..

Tho the copper armboard is visual show stopper for me here but I bet it has great sound characteristics.

[JazzBones]

Hi Ron,
I cannot remember what PS you have but if it is KAB or one of the remote switching types. Then you need not worry to change the switch, as the DC switching current/voltage of these units is very low and would not be affected by using a new higher current toggle switch.

Hi Mike, a late acknowledgement of your post yesterday, thanks for the info.
I currently use a TS HE psu which does not have an on/off switch hence is powered up 24/7 so I switch my 1210 off at the deck's on/off switch, however, at the back of my mind I am giving alot of thought and consideration to a worthwhile upgrade based on perceived performance by me . High on the consideration list is of course the mighty Paul Hynes, but someone on here is doing a comparison of PSUs for the Techo so I'm being patient and waiting for that to come out. As you know the mechanics of my deck are well sorted and implemented, so apart from ergonomics/cosmetics, the PSU is the only thing left to do if something really comes along that I consider a worthwhile step up.

Ron

[Wakefield Turntables]

Andrew, what did you fill the holes with on your 1210 plinth... car body mastic? Prior to sanding and spraying? Did you do the job yourself?

I'm thinking of travelling along the aforementioned route with the possible exception of replacing the on/off switch with a quality rocker switch.

Bet you'll be glad when you don't have to pull the Techy apart anymore , so much easier working on a LP12 plus Linn jig ?

Ron

Ron,

Sorry for taking a while to answer your questions.

1. I filled the holes in with aluminium mesh and car body mastic. I sanded them down with super coarse sand paper and then finer grades until a nice even key was gained.

2. I did the paint job myself and its not perfect, but its good enough for me as I'm not selling it The paint was a special non-metallic matt black paint.

3. They "rocker" switch sounds good. It may also be beneficial to get rid of the LEDS's in the 33/45 rpm switches, less components in the 1210's PCB. In more eyes less is more!

Hope this helps.

[JazzBones]

Ron,

Sorry for taking a while to answer your questions.

1. I filled the holes in with aluminium mesh and car body mastic. I sanded them down with super coarse sand paper and then finer grades until a nice even key was gained.

2. I did the paint job myself and its not perfect, but its good enough for me as I'm not selling it The paint was a special non-metallic matt black paint.

3. They "rocker" switch sounds good. It may also be beneficial to get rid of the LEDS's in the 33/45 rpm switches, less components in the 1210's PCB. In more eyes less is more!

Hope this helps.

Thanks for the info Andrew, v/helpful. I would like to get someone from Rolls Royce paint shop to do a piano black gloss jobby, but I feel this would be bloody expensive and I may have a fruitless search, so the end game might be a DIY job!

I've seen some lovely rocker switches on decks before and I can't say I'm all that happy with the Techo's drum shaped switch?

Looking forward to seeing your finished product and of course your views on the upgrade to PH PSU over the TS HE psu which I still use and you have been using.

Cheers
Ron

[Wakefield Turntables]

Looking forward to seeing your finished product and of course your views on the upgrade to PH PSU over the TS HE psu which I still use and you have been using.

Cheers
Ron

Not for much longer! Paul says it might be shipped this monday coming

[Wakefield Turntables]

Right, Mike New baseplate now fixed into place. I have used the two tube version of araldite (which stinks when you use it!), and its stuck pretty firm in place. i had a scare last night when the platter didnt smooth rotate around the mike new bearing spindle, this has now been sorted. I would recommend this method to anyone seriously thining about upgrading the 1210 as the structural integrity of the plinths and subplinth arn't compromised, meaning things are more rigid and less prone to rattle The 1210 is now in a state of hiatus as the new PSU and internal regs havent arrived yet So i'm hoping to have the new PSU fitted nxt week and the regs sometime next month


Andy

[Marco]

Not for much longer! Paul says it might be shipped this monday coming

Nice one, Andy. You'll be in for a treat!!

Marco.

[MartinT]

My SR7EHD-27 should arrive soon, too

[Wakefield Turntables]

i've been waiting months for mine so I cant wait!

[Wakefield Turntables]

some good news, mainly my SR7EHD-21XL PSU from Paul is finished and now hopefully will be here next week and also Yannis has finished my tonearm cable and should also be with me next week or two