Calling all SL-1200/1210 owners!

[The Grand Wazoo]

Great!
Long stories are just what we love.

[woodchamber]

here we go, but not too long:
http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=13035

[MartinT]

Hello Florian

Firstly, the Jelco 750D is a fine arm and suits the Technics very well indeed. Having heard Marco's (AoS owner) deck, I can attest to that. I doubt that the 309 will better it in that application, although I have not heard one on a Technics. I used to have an SME IV and I don't think that betters a 750D as a cartridge platform.

As for power supplies and upgrade order, you will find days of reading material in this forum. Briefly, there are some upgrades that are mandatory to start your true high end Techie experience. I would certainly look at the PSU next, since you are already considering the arm. Having heard a few I can only recommend the Paul Hynes SR-5 as being superb both for the original bearing & platter and being able to handle bearing/platter upgrades into the future.

You need to follow an approximate upgrade path of:
feet > arm > PSU > mat > bearing > platter

For the feet, I don't know of anything to touch the Isonoes. I also strongly recommend a weight or clamp and a good mat.

Good luck and keep asking questions.

[woodchamber]

Thank you for your answer. Well it seems like to find the right PSU is a bit of a sciences. What is the price of a Paul Hynes SR-5 approximately ?

[MartinT]

I'll leave Paul to reply to that as his prices may have changed.

[WOStantonCS100]

...mines a Garrard 301 thats been sat in the attic for the last 2 years whilst...

The attic!!! I love my 1200's, I really do; but, if I had a 301 it would NOT be in the attic. I'd be Shindo-ing that thing! Are ya crazé?

[woodchamber]

So what i found here in the forum about headshells is the Oyaide, and the DL-103 cartridge that would fit perfect with the Jelco SA-750D if i would go the MC way. but then i need a MC preamp too...

[MartinT]

Florian, I would strongly point you in the direction of an MC step-up transformer and an MM preamp. This will take your MC's performance up another level and should not cost a fortune as MM phono amps tend to cost less and a decent 'starter' step-up transformer like the Bob's Devices CineMag will cost you about $400. Trust me when I say that the detail, dynamics and lower noise floor will all be attributes you will enjoy.

[woodchamber]

Thanks Martin. Well the Audiotorium A23 is also mentioned a few times here, but i guess with double price.

[MartinT]

Marco will tell you that the Auditorium A23 is a must with the Denon DL-103 and I agree.