The Mike New Technics Bearing

[Marco]

What does this bearing reinforcement plate look like? I've done a search but can't seem to find any pictures.

Hi Mark,

All is revealed here: http://theartofsound.net/forum/showt...ing-Base-Plate

We meant to take pics of mine being fitted, but Anthony forgot to get his camera out before everything was assembled again. The main advantage of fitting the bearing base-plate is as Mike says:

"The Bearing Base Plate serves to greatly strengthen the area of the chassis where the Bearing is located.
Also it offers a flat surface over the whole area of the Bearing flange which provides improved rigidity.
The long 1/8" Allen head Whit bolts also allow for greater clamping force of the Bearing to the Plate.
In all the Base Plate provides a much improved support for the bearing and Platter."

...and the sonic improvements are easily heard!

Marco.