Calling all SL-1200/1210 owners!

[muffinman]

i feel a bit seen off.
i wish i'd started a 'gareths' teccie trek' thread
Johns 3 piece sweet counterweight has arrived along with the sumiko headshell.
fitted the sumiko and had a few spins. the variable azimuth was an instant success. as it comes with better leads we're already on to a winner. its battleship-esque also which goes well with the teccie.

decided it was time to apply the brass beauty. i had trouble finding a configuration in which i could get the tracking force right. found a headshell weight, slapped it on and settled down for a quick listen.
the extra mass on the headshell coupled with the C/W have really brought the deck springing into life.
listened to the 45 version of 'in rainbows' and it was really punching out of the speakers on '15 step' then really delicate on the vocals and orchestra of 'nude' - Thumbs up (x2) John.

still waiting on a decent mat and KAB have informed me that the ps1200s are in production so i reckon it could be 3 weeks before that puppy arrives.
at least i'll settle in to the new set up and the 'improvement' should be instantly noticeable

quick round up then: azimuth adjustable headshell - you've got to really
Johns C/W - allows the headshell and arm to do their 'ting' and is therefore the shiz

[thrunobulaxx]

i feel a bit seen off.
i wish i'd started a 'gareths' teccie trek' thread
Johns 3 piece sweet counterweight has arrived along with the sumiko headshell.
fitted the sumiko and had a few spins. the variable azimuth was an instant success. as it comes with better leads we're already on to a winner. its battleship-esque also which goes well with the teccie.

decided it was time to apply the brass beauty. i had trouble finding a configuration in which i could get the tracking force right. found a headshell weight, slapped it on and settled down for a quick listen.
the extra mass on the headshell coupled with the C/W have really brought the deck springing into life.
listened to the 45 version of 'in rainbows' and it was really punching out of the speakers on '15 step' then really delicate on the vocals and orchestra of 'nude' - Thumbs up (x2) John.

still waiting on a decent mat and KAB have informed me that the ps1200s are in production so i reckon it could be 3 weeks before that puppy arrives.
at least i'll settle in to the new set up and the 'improvement' should be instantly noticeable

quick round up then: azimuth adjustable headshell - you've got to really
Johns C/W - allows the headshell and arm to do their 'ting' and is therefore the shiz

Its "special" brass gareth, i freeze it for two days then blast it with gamma rays in my specially adapted micro wave cooker.

[Ali Tait]

Is that so you can change the record in the dark?

[Marco]

Its "special" brass gareth, i freeze it for two days then blast it with gamma rays in my specially adapted micro wave cooker.

Yes, Captain (Kirk), and if I put some in the engines she'll give you warp factor 4...

Marco.

[muffinman]

the isoplatmat hath arrived.
it's early days but atm i think you can add me to the 'meh' list.

sure enough it gets rid of the ding(or dong) of the platter, but my heavy teccie mat was acheiving that.
i have tried it along with the rubber and have found that it sounds better if the iso is on top. the other way round was significantly 'different '.however, this does not allow enough spindle clearance for clamping if required.

i'm not entirely sure what (if any) improvement it has made, but as i said, early days.
ps1200 is still a while away so i'll continue to listen with it in situ and in a few weeks i'll find out if i can 'live without it' . i stand to be corrected but i'm guessing i'll be able to.

has anyone bought an o/l mat yet?

[muffinman]

i've done a bit of chopping and changing with the mat arrangement .i've found that the isoplatmat works well with 3 cork pads on the platter and the michell clamp holding the disc secure. it all sounds rather better than the last configuration of iso and tecmat. can't help feeling that the isomat against my vinyl isn't doing it any favours though. sds sell a neoprene cover. i wonder if this has been 'listened to' or if it's just a response to concerns. i don't really want to shell out for yet another mat as i'm thinking of getting a stan-dac.
No news on the other upgrades as yet (ordered nearly a month ago)

[Peter Stockwell]

No news on the other upgrades as yet (ordered nearly a month ago)

KAB is a one man show, give him a call. It took a while to get my PS1200, but it's worth the wait.

[muffinman]

ta,
i'll just sit back and wait for a letter from HMcustoms then
might aswell get on with tx-ing my cds to my other new toy

[dmckean]

I doubt there's much of a difference no matter what top mat you use. Just use whatever is best for your records.

[Marco]

Hi Dave,

Long time no hear! Good to see you here, so welcome to the forum

Marco.