Vantage Audio platter upgrade for Technics SL-1210

**chris@panteg** · 07-08-2011, 16:00

Originally Posted by chris@panteg

I found the Achromat on top , just added some muddle and distortion ? But the jury is still out on my current cart !

Originally Posted by worrasf

Hi Chris - this is exactly what I found at first and had a helpful debate with Marco who was very sure it should be better with the Acromat but I didnt think so. Anyway, after the Vantage PSU and PCB upgrade I revisited the whole "mat thing" and much to my surprise it now sounds better with the Achromat - go figure

Rather than the mid range being muddled as you found it is now better defined - vocals have better emotion and basslines are fuller and better defined. Imaging is a little more forward with better "3D" depth. I certainly prefer the sound now with the Acromat. Don't know if it's just coincidence but the Decca is really on-song - it always tracked the first 3 HFN test record "tracking tracks" but now tracks the 4th near perfectly. Probably just a combination of getting all the little things right. I have bought a Stanton 681 EEE III (well birthday pressie from my mom actually) but am reluctant to install it now as I dont want to "mess up" the current geometry as it's working so well.

Steve

Hi Steve

That is very interesting and perhaps i was rather hasty in selling my Achromat ? But it scarcely matter's as at the moment i don't even have a psu for my 1210 , having sold the Timestep , my Techie is going to be off line for some time

the big kitchen project has now taken over and I'm going to be skint for a while but it means so much to Caren , i think i can manage on my other techies

The other problem is the cartridge

I'm really not sure about the "precept" it may have to go ? But that can wait also .

**Marco** · 07-08-2011, 17:38

Originally Posted by worrasf

Hi Chris - this is exactly what I found at first and had a helpful debate with Marco who was very sure it should be better with the Acromat but I didnt think so. Anyway, after the Vantage PSU and PCB upgrade I revisited the whole "mat thing" and much to my surprise it now sounds better with the Achromat - go figure

Hehehehe..... The Marco-boy is usually always right!

Seriously though, Steve, I'm glad things are singing for you now - regardless of how you've achieved it!

Hopefully Chris can get there soon, too.....

Marco.

**Darren** · 08-08-2011, 12:35

You are all wrong on the mat front Im afraid. There is an excellent leather mat available on EBay and this is my favourite by far. I'm not sure how it sounds but I have to lick it all over before placing an LP on it....mmmmmm!

**JazzBones** · 08-08-2011, 16:06

Originally Posted by Darren

You are all wrong on the mat front Im afraid. There is an excellent leather mat available on EBay and this is my favourite by far. I'm not sure how it sounds but I have to lick it all over before placing an LP on it....mmmmmm!

**jostber** · 16-01-2012, 16:45

Anyone checked out the Vantage bronze mat? Is this to be used with a soft mat?

**chris@panteg** · 16-01-2012, 16:55

I think there is a thin copper and bronze mat that Vantage sell or do you mean the platter mod ? Which I have and is very good !

**jostber** · 16-01-2012, 17:09

I meant the bronze mat, but could not find any specs or pictures of it.

**chris@panteg** · 16-01-2012, 17:49

You'll have to contact Vantage and talk to Richard , but from what he told me the
copper mat is better , but if you want to try it , he can make you one.

**jostber** · 16-01-2012, 18:17

Thanks, I have dropped him a mail.

**indus** · 22-04-2012, 15:59

Resurrecting this thread to see if you guys are all still happy with the Vantage copper modified platter?

And also whether you felt it did function better with the Achromat on top or not?

Thanks

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