The Mike New Technics Bearing

[Marco]

Hi Ron,

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

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...

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??

Well on another forum one of my earlier posts was why a bearing, worthy of a £12,00.00 turntable has been withdrawn.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

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!

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.

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.

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?

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.

[Marco]

Hi Martin,

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.

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.

[prestonchipfryer]

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

[JazzBones]

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

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) I tapped into Vinyl Engine which looks like a Yank thing (don't shoot I'm not a friend...geddit ), 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

[Marco]

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.

[DSJR]

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

[Hypnotoad]

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

[Marco]

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

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.

[Marco]

Hi Phillip,

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

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

Marco.

[colinB]

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.