Vantage Audio platter upgrade for Technics SL-1210

[chris@panteg]

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

Still happy with it and still use it without any mat No plans to get another Achromat ! Its fine just as it is

[indus]

Thanks Chris

How significant were the improvements with the bearing and platter mods?

Cheers

[worrasf]

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

Well for me the Resomat worked better than the Achromat. Sounded a little less congested in the mid range and bass was tighter. I then obtained a set of "Resomat cones" and just applied them to the top of the copper platter with double sided adhesive tape in the same pattern as the Resomat. Works great - SQ is the same as the Resomat but dont have the flimsy bit of plastic on the platter which is now visible in all its eye candy glory.

Steve

[chris@panteg]

Thanks Chris

How significant were the improvements with the bearing and platter mods?

Cheers

Well I think the bearing mod , which is in essence just a replacement thrust pad with some added damping , lowers the noise floor , it sounds cleaner and a bit more refined but it is relatively subtle , the platter upgrade makes more of a difference in tandem with the bearing mod , sounding cleaner and less coloured .

I'm finding it easier to follow various instruments in the mix , it sounds a lot calmer and more controlled or less busy , bass sounds very clean and tight .

[indus]

Thanks Chris. Do you have the Vantage pcb mod as well?

[chris@panteg]

Thanks Chris. Do you have the Vantage pcb mod as well?

No as yet , thought about it but in no hurry to do anything at the moment, just invested in a new telly .

[indus]

Thanks Chris.

[indus]

Richard popped around on Wednesday to fit my psu. He also brought around the copper platter and upgraded bearing to have a play with.

Unfortunately he was delayed and so arrived quite late. As a result I was already quite fatigued by the time we started to listen (I also had a virus)

Anyway I listened to the platter and the bearing individually with the platter first. I must say I thought it made a very audible difference, everything sounded much clearer and more coherent. Richard thought I might not like it because he thought it gave 'a more laid back sound' in my system but I didn't think that at all.

By the time I got to hear the bearing I was knackered and not in the right mood so didn't hear much difference. He has left that with me to have a listen to once I've got used to my new psu.

The copper platter to my ears works really well. I will definately be buying one, and the price is very reasonable. I also like the logic of keeping the mass as close to the original as possible.

Richard is, as everybody has said, a gentleman and I like his approach. And that approach is to provide great value for money mods for the tech whilst understanding its limitations.

After meeting him I think I'm going to pursue a 'vantage audio' flavoured 1210

[RobbieGong]

Nice one David, I like that you have decided on an approach and decided to take a punt. Any pics would be great too, if ever at all possible

[Marco]

Glad it's worked out, David - thought it would!

No reason why not to go down the Vantage Audio route. It's the popular one for most people, as Richard has got all the angles covered, whilst keeping prices as competitive as possible.

Enjoy - and let's see some pics!

Marco.