Technics Bearing Mod

[dogpile]

I would like to hear from those who went from the stock bearing to the Timestep bearing and what the differences were.

I'm quite happy with the stock bearing, however, I am always looking for ways to make this table sing better.

Is this a worthwhile upgrade

[MartinT]

I believe Chris of this parish is using the Timestep bearing.

[chris@panteg]

Yes i have the Timestep bearing ' its a very good value for money upgrade, just take into consideration its not suitable for use with the Mike New heavy platter ! as i understand it.

In my opinion it improves the bass quite markedly , being clearer and more controlled but also a much better sense of depth and clarity , more space around everything, alowing you to follow the various strands in the music.

In fact i would say i think it could be all you need ,add in a better psu and arm+cart of your choice , the right mat and just sit back and take it no further .

I just think that with the Mike New bearing and platter ,another £1100 or so pushes it into SP10 price range and unless convinced otherwise ' that despite the servicing cost and so on is a superior option ! but that's just my Opinion .

My deck with the mods i have done is still less than a Spacedeck which the current version retails for around £1200 give or take , mine less arm is just a shade under £1000 .

1210 £320

Timestep psu £300
Bearing £150
Isonoe feet £90
Mat £80

Actually quite a bit less £940 and for the money an excellent table , the Bearing upgrade is no brainer but i strongly recommend getting an outboard psu with it

[Marco]

Hi 'dogpile',

Welcome to AOS

What's your first name? When you get a chance, please add it to the signature on your profile. Thanks, and enjoy!

Marco.

[dogpile]

Chris. Thanks for the detailed comments on the Timestep bearing. I want the bearing and psu but can't decide which yet (can't afford both right now).

- Can you tell me if the Timestep spindle is longer than the Technics?

- Do you think the psu will have a greater impact and sonic improvement over the bearing mod?

Thanks

[chris@panteg]

Hi
What is your 1st name BTW , Dogpile kind of reminds too much of what happened last sunday after 3 pm lol.

The bearing is a straight swap , no difference in length as Dave uses the the original bearing housing ' you drop in a PTFE pad and ceramic ball, 10 drops or so of oil and finally the spiindle shaft ' which is a very tight fit , then run in for about 80 hours for maximum improvement.

The PSU makes a bigger improvement as it not only improves the deck but also the cartridge as the built in psu gives off a magnectic field , whcich does no favours for an MC especially .

If funds are a little tight ' the bearing mod is a great place to start i recommend it wholeheartedly , 2 points! don't put too much oil in or if you do make sure you clean off the excess , 2nd point when removing the platter press down lightly on the spindle otherwise the bearing will come out with the platter , but dave provides all the instructions anyway.

I think you will like it , then save up for the PSU perhaps the HE version will be worth the extra .

[dogpile]

Chris. Thanks for the advice and comments... you've convinced me. I will start saving and get both.

PS. You mentioned the HE version. Any experience with this psu? I can't seem to find any info from users.

[chris@panteg]

Hi Harry

Well its probably just a well to go for the standard version , but here is a recent thread with some pics ' there are of course other psu's to consider such as the Paul Hynes .

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=6369

[Gdg]

Hi Harry

Well its probably just a well to go for the standard version , but here is a recent thread with some pics ' there are of course other psu's to consider such as the Paul Hynes .

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=6369

I quite don't remember if Marco said that in same thread, but which Paul Hynes' PSU fit the SL 1200?
He has many with different prices:
http://www.paulhynesdesign.com/index.html

[Marco]

It's the SR3 or SR5 PSU for the Techie

Marco.