How good is a fully upgraded Technics SL-1210mk2 compared to other high end TT?

[Mike_New]

The counter bore which houses the Ferite ring magnet is machined 'in situe' and contiguous with the machining of the location hole for the boss.
This ensures absolute concentricity of the magnet.
Also the bore is machined with a tollerance which address's the small changes in dimensions of the assembly and permits the accurate centering of the Magnet assembly into the bore.
The ETP PLatter is also run on my SL1200 test-bed for 2 hours prior to posting,
using a speed indicator strobe.
So you see there is no way the ferrite magnet assembly can be out of centre, however there will always be "experts" who
have never used an ETP Platter who are only to willing to give advice on what to do.

[Box13]

As the title says;

How good is a fully modified Techy 12xx, with say new PSU, MN Bearing, ETP platter, Isonoe Feet, new arm (Jelco 750D or Origin Live Silver or Funk Firm)…

compared to say:

Linn LP12

JR Transrotor ZET-1

Rega RP8 with Apheta cartridge

VPI Classic

Michell GyroDeck

Michell Orbe SE

Avid Diva

ProJect RPM-10.1



ALL of these TT obove will cost about the same as a fully modified Technics deck.

My upgrades so far has been relatively low cost (KAB Fluid Damper, Mains PSU, Achromat 1200, Isonoe). The three next upgrades will be high cost upgrades:
- Mike New Bearing.
- Mike New ETP platter
- Origin Live Silver/ Jelco 750D tonearm/ FX arm

I was hoping that someone that has heard or own a fully upgraded 12xx, and compared it to or upgraded it to another high end TT could share som input. Hopefully compared it to one of the above.

Here is a picture of the German made JR Trans Rotor ZET-1:

Depends what music you listen to really. All are good decks in their own way, although I would avoid direct drive.
Best in terms of value for money, is the rega, especially if you listen to rock music, it really rocks.

[aniki]

I would avoid direct drive.

[walpurgis]

I would avoid direct drive.

[Gordon Steadman]

He's come to the right place

[Tarzan]

That is blasphemous that is.

[ChrisKemp]

I cannot belive how good my Technics has become after I got the Mike New ETP Platter

If the deck is of high quality, I realise now that even a budget MM cartridge like the AT-120E/b will sound

[RobbieGong]

I cannot belive how good my Technics has become after I got the Mike New ETP Platter

If the deck is of high quality, I realise now that even a budget MM cartridge like the AT-120E/b will sound

Hi Chris, believe it ! The ETP was the icing on the cake for me, just excellent and brought everything together

[Audio Al]

Welcome to the MNETP Club

[Mike_New]

Don't tell everyone Chris or else they will all want one.