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  1. #1
    Join Date: Dec 2015

    Location: Alicante. Spain.

    Posts: 1,885
    I'm Adrian.

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    Okay so here's my beloved SP10. I got it from a dealer 3 years ago and had the power supply recapped with Elna and Nichicon caps by a qualified electrical engineer. It has served me without a hitch, never drifting off speed and always reliable - it was the deck that turned me away from flaky idler drives or rubber bands. It is absolutely absent from the music, it adds nothing nor takes anything away.

    Cosmetically the deck is excellent, with no scratches etc (see photos). If I remember rightly one of the retaining bolts needs some dw40 as it was stuck fast and in my impatience to get it up and running I've always used it anchored by the other three and never seen the need to get it sorted. Too busy enjoying music.

    I also had the bearing cleaned. There is zero noise with a stethoscope.

    The power supply has not had such a happy life cosmetically, with scratches (see photos) but as it was always tucked out of the way I never worried.

    I'm happy to throw in the lovely brass and African black wood puck (750gms, if I remember rightly) made by a member of this parish.

    I really am not happy about selling it as it marks the end to my vinyl adventure, the vinyl collection will come when I'm ready to shed a few tears.

    Shipping, I would recommend going with a basic courier, and reckon it will come in at around €70 to ship (it's heavy). If you prefer UPS ok, but it will be circa €200.

    I paid 990€ + shipping and am asking 950€ + shipping, which can be calculated once it's boxed up (very, very well).

    The plinth is not included (it weighs over 45kg).

    Payment by PayPal FF or transfer.
    Technics SP10 mk2
    Jan Allaerts MC 1 Boron mk1 cart
    Miyajima Shilabe cart
    Hashimoto HM-X SUT
    Siggwan (gimballed not unipivot) Cocobola 12"
    Aurorasound Vida LCR Phonostage
    The Truth linestage
    Dave Slagle Autoformer Volume Controller
    Cary 805c SET amps
    Audio Note ANe-SPX speakers
    Townshend Isolda speaker cables
    Cardas Golden Presence interconnects

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    Join Date: Nov 2008

    Location: North Down /Northern Ireland/ UK

    Posts: 19,484
    I'm Neil.

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    I wish this had come up even a year ago, I just don't think I can afford it Always wanted a try at one of these. Wish you well with the sale, I supect it will fly out the door real quick.
    Regards Neil

  3. #3
    Join Date: Apr 2011

    Location: London

    Posts: 4,419
    I'm Robert.

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    Yep, It'll fly, a last deck for many.
    My System:
    Amplification - Sansui AU-alpha 707 DR
    Turntable - Technics SP10 MK2-Technics EPA-250 Tonearm-Yannis Tome 423.5Plus tonearm cable-Eichmann KLEI Absolute Harmony plugs.
    Ortofon Cadenza Black moving coil cartridge-Fritz Gyger S re-tip. Panzerholz plinth.

    CDP - Pioneer PD-91
    Speakers - Spendor D7 on Soundcare SuperSpikes
    QED Silver Spiral speaker cable-airloc banana plugs
    Mains - Ultra Pure silver plated un-switched socket-Missing link EPS 500 silver plated plugs-Hi-Fi Tuning gold plated silver ceramic 13 amp fuses

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    Join Date: Dec 2015

    Location: Alicante. Spain.

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    I'm Adrian.

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    Someone asked me about the 'sound signature' of the SP10. It doesn't have one. However, if you are using an idler or belt driven deck you will hear an immediate difference in the attack and decay of transients, the SP10 starts and stops a note with supreme precision - coming from an idler drive I was shocked and blown away by the difference - the idler was clumsy and smeared transients, especially sibilants and bass notes, in comparison. There was no going back.
    Technics SP10 mk2
    Jan Allaerts MC 1 Boron mk1 cart
    Miyajima Shilabe cart
    Hashimoto HM-X SUT
    Siggwan (gimballed not unipivot) Cocobola 12"
    Aurorasound Vida LCR Phonostage
    The Truth linestage
    Dave Slagle Autoformer Volume Controller
    Cary 805c SET amps
    Audio Note ANe-SPX speakers
    Townshend Isolda speaker cables
    Cardas Golden Presence interconnects

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    Bigman80 Guest

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    SP10 is my turntable of choice as many of you know. Its the most neutral and best turntable I've heard at disappearing from the music.

    A stunning price so snap it up ASAP.

    GLWS even though you will regret it.

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    Join Date: Apr 2011

    Location: London

    Posts: 4,419
    I'm Robert.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigman80 View Post
    SP10 is my turntable of choice as many of you know. Its the most neutral and best turntable I've heard at disappearing from the music.

    A stunning price so snap it up ASAP.

    GLWS even though you will regret it.
    That sounds right up my strasse
    My System:
    Amplification - Sansui AU-alpha 707 DR
    Turntable - Technics SP10 MK2-Technics EPA-250 Tonearm-Yannis Tome 423.5Plus tonearm cable-Eichmann KLEI Absolute Harmony plugs.
    Ortofon Cadenza Black moving coil cartridge-Fritz Gyger S re-tip. Panzerholz plinth.

    CDP - Pioneer PD-91
    Speakers - Spendor D7 on Soundcare SuperSpikes
    QED Silver Spiral speaker cable-airloc banana plugs
    Mains - Ultra Pure silver plated un-switched socket-Missing link EPS 500 silver plated plugs-Hi-Fi Tuning gold plated silver ceramic 13 amp fuses

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    Bigman80 Guest

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    Quote Originally Posted by RobbieGong View Post
    That sounds right up my strasse
    Yup.

  8. #8
    Join Date: Dec 2015

    Location: Alicante. Spain.

    Posts: 1,885
    I'm Adrian.

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    Sold and paid for. Now for boxing up and a tearful goodbye.
    Technics SP10 mk2
    Jan Allaerts MC 1 Boron mk1 cart
    Miyajima Shilabe cart
    Hashimoto HM-X SUT
    Siggwan (gimballed not unipivot) Cocobola 12"
    Aurorasound Vida LCR Phonostage
    The Truth linestage
    Dave Slagle Autoformer Volume Controller
    Cary 805c SET amps
    Audio Note ANe-SPX speakers
    Townshend Isolda speaker cables
    Cardas Golden Presence interconnects

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    Bigman80 Guest

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    Quote Originally Posted by farflungstar View Post
    Sold and paid for. Now for boxing up and a tearful goodbye.
    Didn't take long. Congratulations and commiserations in equal measure

  10. #10
    Join Date: Feb 2013

    Location: scotland

    Posts: 330
    I'm alan.

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    Nice.....And a bargain.

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