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I haven't felt compelled to modify further for years, now. One of these days I'll change the footers and PSU. Technics SL-1200MK2 table (early version: no Pocan, larger whole in the bottom of the "form-fitting" plinth for other arms) Trans-Fi T3 Pro Terminator air bearing, linear tracking arm (have had this arm on my re-plinthed SL-1500MK2 and Thorens TD 150MKII) Mike New Audio bearing TTWeights 454g Classic record weight (sadly, TTWeights has been disolved) SoundSmith ruby cantilever/NCL stylus retipped Stanton carts (not exclusively; but, most often) DIY soft felt mat on top of stock 5mm mat (such a simple upgrade; better detail & clarity, no more muddy, dead, rubbery sound)
Good question. My guess? It's some type of heavy compound used to further stiffen and dampen the cast top plinth of later model 1200MK2's (against extreme external vibrations). Two seconds into this video you can see it. Don't let it fool you. That son of a motherless goat is h e a v y. Lol. Overkill personified.
Here's my new Lenco-based PTP Solid12 with an SME M2-12-r tonearm . . . . More pictures, info and links here: Music and Vinyl: The Cast
I've got an old SONY PS-X700 with a Biotraer arm that occasionally acts up. I was thinking of trying the Terminator one of these days just to see (had one on a VPI and loved it). John K.
A unique table the ps-x700; would you really want to pull that arm off? I guess, if it can't be fixed it, no reason to toss the table. The x700 would certainly be a conversation piece with the T3 on it.
A few pictures of my Thorens TD-320, it's pretty highly modified. The original TP16 tonearm is rebuilt with a composite of aluminum and brass tubing, filled with silicone (wires run down a Teflon tube in the middle). A new counterweight is used and tracking weight spring system removed. The table is no longer suspended, instead the two independent plinth sections are spiked to a heavy maple base so that the motor and platter stay in a constant plane, but are still highly decoupled. The platter and subplatter were structurally reinforced and significant mass was added. The two-phase analog motor drive electronics was updated with new power and circuit mods for better performance and sound quality, and moved to a separate enclosure away from the turntable. I generally prefer to play records with an "air mat" for even loading across and on both sides, so the record is elevated on three lead pillars in the label area, each topped with a thin layer of felt, and a custom record weight is used. I know, some people would cringe at just the thought of it, but it is highly customized for my needs, without changing the appearance too much BTW, orange translucent vinyl is the very nice Marriages Kitsune EP from a few years ago, while the clear and purple one is the one in my signature by Michal Jacaszek, my favorite of the year, so far.
then.... Linn Majik to.... Rega RP6 with GrooveTracer modds Delrin platter to do away with the need for a mat GT subplatter with zirconia ball bearing Double belt pulley system (the RP8 n RP10 use double belt pulley systems as well) Underswung Counterweight for my ears the modds are worth every dollar spent
just a clarification, the double belt pulley system is not from GrooveTracer but Tango Spinner (Argentina). took in the Silicone belts which are meant to be more durable than the standard rubber ones and yes based on maker, Silicone belts also help lower floor noise and my LPs are pretty quiet now.....
Very nice job! You now have that table in condition to appreciate a much better cartridge. After all of those upgrades I added a Soundsmith Aida and that rig reached another level altogether.
lol.... yes i hv been thinking about that too, the stock Rega Exact cart is ok but lacks some excitement if i may say. i hv been reading on the Nagaoka carts recently they seems promising with raving reviews from users in various forums
I was in a used record shop yesterday, and I saw a guy bringing in two Technics 1200 turntables in decent shape and watched the clerk offering them $10 each for them, while claiming he didn't know what kind of condition they were in. The fellow trying to sell them was hesitating and was totally unaware that they were easy to sell, as they had been his Dad's. It made me sick and I walked out
if i may say, guy could have done some online read / research on the 1200 tables before going to sell them. info is never lacking now but to sieve through what is good info and is not, that take a little time. btw its the same here in Singapore, if i were to bring a piece of hifi gear to a trader or commercial reseller, i would probably get peanuts for it bcos the guy over the counter is going to "thrash" the gear through n through saying things like ah.. tis model, no one wants, or tis model is too old, blah blah blah..... they are sharks that walk upright.... so best is to sell them direct through local forums and if that fail, give it to someone derserving,
Part one. OK, here are some pics of my TTs. Picked up all of these beauties of in various states of disrepair for $20 to $100 and brought them back to life.
