The Mike New Technics Bearing

[Mike_New]

Hi Marco thanks,
It might be a good idea to delete the para about removing the bottom seal and changing the oil. There is a ceramic precision ball in there and if it gets lost in the process a replacement will need to be obtained.
Thanks again.

[Marco]

No worries... Done - I think! Let me know if I've removed the right bit

Marco.

[Mike_New]

Thanks Marco you removed the right bit!!!

[Mike_New]

Hello People;

I trust Marco will extend me the privilege of issuing this post at this time.
(see last part of this post)
I recently today had an email from WOStantonCS100 concerning the purchase of one of my bearings. He noted that he had read on AoS of a possible production stop.
This is not strictly true; and I was unaware of the post concerning this or I would have replied to it.

The reality of the situation is this:--------

Up until about mid Feb. of this year sales were going along nicely having sold about 150 units around the globe. However after that point enquiries (and sales) fell away to zero. So I was obliged to delay the ordering of the next batch of 25 precision spindles from my toolmakers.

Due to the high hourly cost of precision machine time and the high cost of very skilled people to meet my specifications; I am reluctant to order a further batch at this time, as I have to put the cash up front, many thousands of dollars.

What I have told other people (about 3 at this time) is that when I have sufficient people (say 15) who wish to actually buy my bearing as apposed to talking about it, I will let them all know and they can place a $100.00 deposit to secure one from the next batch. When those payments are in then I will activate the next production batch. Delivery would be about three to four weeks. I machine the solid brass housings myself, and fit the special bearing inserts. However only my toolmakers have the special precision honing machine to individually fit each bearing to a specific spindle. and to my specifications. Herein lies the secret as to why these bearings really do work!!!!

I was having a web site built for me by a fellow in the UK (Richard) who has almost completed it, but he seems to have disappeared! repeated emails go un-answered.
The web site is MikeNewAudio.com
Because it is in the process of completion; the site currently has a login and password which are:
Login: mikenew
password: myNameIsMike (note caps)
Unfortunately at this time I have no control over my website. Which is a shame as the object of the website would have been to keep people informed, as I am trying to do now.


I do have 4 platters available from stock.
Platters do not present such a problem as I control all phases of the production cycle from blank to final machining.

On a final note:
Many people have asked me if I can produce a lower quality, less costly bearing (read cheaper). The simple answer is that these are currently available from other sources. I set out to design and produce the ultimate High Precision Bearing; and in this I believe my ideals were justified. However high quality unfortunately does not come cheaply.

Mike New

[MartinT]

Well said Mike and I do hope more business starts coming your way. The product is a no-compromise high quality unit, borne out in the listening. Your bearing is an essential upgrade in the path to Technics Nirvana.

Regarding your website, what is it with people who start a job and don't finish it?

[Mike_New]

Martin,
In defence of Richard, he did tell me some weeks ago that his house had been burgled and that he had lost a lot of stuff including his car and laptops.
Maybe he is still getting his head around the problems this has caused him.

[Canetoad]

Hi Mike,

I posted the details on another post of the e-mail you sent me. I was not trying to be malicious in any way and was hoping to drum up some interest so I could get my bearing sooner. If I have caused any confusion I apologize.

Let's hope interest will re-ignite and you'll be able to do another run of spindles soon.

[Marco]

The product is a no-compromise high quality unit, borne out in the listening. Your bearing is an essential upgrade in the path to Technics Nirvana.

+1

Mike,

If you're struggling to get your website finished, and this other guy is having problems, I'd thoroughly recommend you contact Hamish (that's his real name and username), who runs a web design business. He's very good at what he does, and could further develop and finish designing your website from the existing template. Just send him a PM

As for the MN bearing, well, Martin's hit the nail on the head... There are a few companies now offering some very good modifications to the existing Technics bearing (such as Vantage Audio), and those should be welcomed, as choice is always a healthy thing, but as good as some of them are, ultimately the results obtained are governed by the restrictions and inherent flaws of the original bearing design.

One must remember that, good though the stock Technics bearing undoubtedly is - no one is saying it's crap - but the fact is that it was built to a price, just like every other part of the T/T's design.

Therefore, the modified stock bearings available simply cannot be as effective as a bespoke item which has been judiciously (over) engineered by an expert with a thorough understanding of the design principles of the SL-1200. It would be akin to attempting to make the finest Trout Almondine with frozen fish bought from Farmfoods: the results obtained are ultimately only going to be as good as the recipe's weakest link...

And so in that respect, if you genuinely want the BEST, there is currently only one option - Mike New's impressive and extremely effective high precision bearing:





Treat yourself to one, and I promise it'll be the best thing you've ever done to your Techy!

Contact Mike here: mhnew@bigpond.net.au

Marco.

[MCRU]

+1

Mike,

If you're struggling to get your website finished, and this other guy is having problems, I'd thoroughly recommend you contact Hamish (that's his real name and username), who runs a web design business. He's very good at what he does, and could further develop and finish designing your website from the existing template. Just send him a PM

As for the MN bearing, well, Martin's hit the nail on the head... There are a few companies now offering some very good modifications to the existing Technics bearing (such as Vantage Audio), and those should be welcomed, as choice is always a healthy thing, but as good as some of them are, ultimately the results obtained are governed by the restrictions and inherent flaws of the original bearing design.

One must remember that, good though the stock Technics bearing undoubtedly is - no one is saying it's crap - but the fact is that it was built to a price, just like every other part of the T/Ts design.

Therefore, the modified stock bearings available simply cannot be as effective as a bespoke item which has been judiciously (over) engineered by an expert with a thorough understanding of the design principles of the SL-1200. It would be akin to attempting to make the finest Trout Almondine with frozen fish bought from Farmfoods - the results obtained are ultimately only going to be as good as the recipe's weakest link...

And so in that respect, if you genuinely want the BEST, there is only one - Mike New's impressive and extremely effective high precision bearing:





Treat yourself, and I promise it'll be the best thing you've ever done to your Techy!

Contact Mike here: mhnew@bigpond.net.au

Marco.

Please remind me again what the treat costs Marco, and doe the bearing need the MN platter or will the bearing do for starters with the stock platter?

[Marco]

Hi David,

The bearing can be used with the stock platter - no problem. As for how much the bearing currently costs, best to email Mike

Oh and one thing I would add as a general comment, could time wasters who simply want to pick Mike's brains and have no intention of buying anything, please refrain from emailing him?

Mike's a very helpful chap and interested in assisting all people who are genuinely interested in buying his bearings or platters, but as you will appreciate, he doesn't have the time to act as a free information service!

Thanks in advance for your co-operation.

Marco.