Mike New platter, Oyaide MJ-12 mat & STB-MS stabiliser arrive at Marco Towers...

[Marco]

Hi Dave,

No, it's always been a 1210MK5G. Good idea. I might do that - it would act, as you say, as a useful point of reference

Btw, today I fitted Barry's EMT TSD-15 cartridge, with a super fine-line stylus, and bloody hell, does it LOVE the Lentek!!!

I've got to say this *could* be the best cartridge I've heard so far, pipping the SPU and Decca in terms of its sheer power and transient attack, but I need to listen to it with a variety of music first before I come to any conclusions.

However, based on what I've heard so far, it's highly likely that I'll be adding a TSD-15 (with Ortofon adaptor) to my cartridge collection sooner rather than later!

Here's a loving close-up of the beast in action, playing some 80s 12" singles (observe Shuggie's bespoke Jelco arm collar, too, in the background):





I'm sure that the BBC used these at one point during the 80s in their Radio 1 broadcasting studios on EMT 950s, similar to this:







Marco.

[Spectral Morn]

Have you changed your Techie in recent times Marco? I thought it was a silver one before.

Perhaps it would be prudent to buy a good used standard version with which to compare just how far you've taken it?

Hi Dave

Its mine that is silver.


Regards D S D L

[Marco]

Did you enjoy reading my initial impressions of the platter, Neil? Hope your popcorn didn't get too soggy!

Marco.

[John]

I think you will have to try all carts once you found the combination that works best I guess to many changes to really evaluate right now

[Marco]

Yes you're right, John. That's why I'm not reaching any rash conclusions, but let's just say that the early signs are VERY impressive!

TBH, I just can't believe how good my Techie's sounding now I've fitted the MN platter. It's not a cheap upgrade by any means (although Mike isn't really making that much from them - I know the costs), but bloody hell, is it worthwhile......

Tell you what, I've never heard an SP10 sound like this!

Marco (a very happy bunny)

[Spectral Morn]

Did you enjoy reading my initial impressions of the platter, Neil? Hope your popcorn didn't get too soggy!

Marco.

Yes all very interesting. Like many reading this I am very keen to reach the end of this phase of your journey and read your conclusions.


Regards D S D L

[MCRU]

80's 12" Singles, now you are talking Marco, I have roughly 2000 of those babies and they are going nowhere!

[MCRU]

I think Neil is trying to say politely hurry up and get on with it!

Is this platter going to end up as a scooby snack with a platter, copper mat and then oyaide mat then a record then a clamp.....

[Tarzan]

Never heard an SP10 sound like this, that is quite a statement Marco

[MartinT]

As for your concerns about the drive motor, initially I also shared them, but in use the platter appears to cause no noticeable problems for the motor, and gets up the correct speed in seconds in the normal way.

My observation too, the extra mass of the MN platter doesn't cause the motor any undue concern. As has been observed many times previously, DJs give the motor a much harder time.