Mike New Platter for Technics SL-1210

[Spectral Morn]

Based on what the Paul Hynes SR5 does with my Kenwood deck, in comparison with the already rather good SR3, I would say that the bigger PSUs would make a worthwhile difference, irrespective of the platter used.

My SR5 can be easily adjusted to 21v to suit the Technics, so perhaps Marco would like to conduct the experiment when he next ventures down towards these parts?

That would be interesting to read.


Regards D S D L

[Mike_New]

What I would like to see in all the new breed of power supplies for the SL1200, is the same sort of low volt remote switching that the KAB employs, using the exisitng on/off switch on the TT. This elegant solution makes it so much nicer to use the TT. No scrabling for the on/of switch on the PS, or bending down on you Knees to switch off at the power socket which you have to do on the other unit.

I have been asked if I would look at building a PS myself and have investigated a basic design. However there are enough people able to supply the requirements of all of us I believe. All they have to do is to implement a small modification to the design and I am sure Paul with all his expertise in electronics could do this at a small increase in price
The benefit of convenient on/off control would be worth it.

[Pete]

And, I would like to retain the cuing light as well.

[Mike_New]

The power for the cuing light is supplied from the main circuit board, so no problema.

[Ammonite Audio]

It's not beyond the intelligence of most DIYers to route the DC supply cable through the existing power switch on the deck, in order to preserve functionality. I didn't do so myself, but the wires and microswitch are easy to locate. The thick brown and blue wires can be seen below, and are helpfully marked "SW" on the small power PCB.

[MartinT]

My switch turns on/off the strobe light, which has been rendered superfluous with Mike's platter

I don't want a remote power switch personally, I leave my Timestep PSU on all the time.

[The Vinyl Adventure]

Yeah to be fair, even I could make the on off switch work as intended. I am happy with how I have made mine work... It stays on all the time, but the on/off switch has strobe on/off duties.... Not that I can hear any difference with it on or off...

[Citation16]

Here's a question....

Would either the PH SR5 or the TS HE Psu make as big a difference with a normal Technics platter? or do you need the heavier platter to get the difference/benefit ?


Regards D S D L

Yes, for sure the power supply will make a positive diffence with a normal Technics, as I have tried that first before going for the Mike New platter & bearing.

[Spectral Morn]

Yes, for sure the power supply will make a positive diffence with a normal Technics, as I have tried that first before going for the Mike New platter & bearing.

Thanks I will look into that at some point.


Regards D S D L

[Citation16]

Martin,

Great review. The platter and table look devastating!

I am ordering Mike's bearing with special option mentioned above, platter, and his SME armboard (to replace the timestep unit).
I'll post details when I receive the parts, and pics of the installation, as well as sonic impressions.

Fun times ahead!!

Cheers
Pete

Pete, when are you getting the platter & bearing ? It will be very interesting to read your comments and impressions.