Quote Originally Posted by SCUMM View Post
Does anyone have experience with some of the Vantage Audio mods such as:

Mechanical/Electronic Upgrades (not sure what these entail, its been nearly a month and I have yet to hear back from them)

Crystal Reference Mod (this seems to be the highest priced)

Plinth Upgrades

I was also kicking around the idea of the Bottom Base Plate to compliment my bearing acquisition. Based on my readings thus far, I am not quite sure of the benefits if one was still to use the stock platter (for the time being).

I definitely plan on a Hynes power supply but the lower SR5 (it fits the budget a little better)

Basically, I am trying to take care of all internals in one fell swoop.

And if my ignorance wasn't showing enough already what modifications need to be done when replacing the stock tonearm with, say, a Jelco? I imagine that involves some (de)soldering?

Thanks, Caleb
What's the crystal modification I haven't heard of this one l




Quote Originally Posted by nickbaba View Post
I respectfully disagree - it depends what kind of music he listens to.
Personally I find the Technics pitch control an incredibly useful function, which I often use, and it's one of the reasons that I have stuck with my Techy over the years.
Agreed that if he listens mostly to Jazz or live/band music its not that useful, and I'm sure audiophiles would recoil in horror at the idea of changing the pitch of such music, but if he listens to a lot of electronica/ dance music, as I do, it may not be a function he wishes to get rid of.
Just sayin...
No worries you are entitled to your opinion