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• RE: Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 sold? - Albertporter 22:12:55 06/04/15 (1)
  In Reply to: RE: Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 sold? posted by xsb7244 on May 27, 2015 at 12:43:57

  

  I'm not sure what created the confusion but I have not abandoned the Technics MK3 nor the plinth designed by John Semrad and myself.
  
  I recently had Music Technology rebuild a MK3 that was super clean and a customer wanted one so I did indeed sell the MK3 I've been using all this time in favor of this new one.
  
  The reason was purely cosmetic, my original was near perfect and the new one is better still. Walking into the room and looking no one would know there was a change unless you are super observant.
  

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  • Thanks for the real clarification - M3 lover 09:21:21 06/05/15 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 sold? posted by Albertporter on June 04, 2015 at 22:12:55

    Sorry I misunderstood about the Mk3 motor unit.
    
    This whole thing was a bit amusing that so many were concerned by the potential of "what next?"
    
    "You can't know what the "best" is unless you have heard everything, and keep in mind that given individual tastes, there really isn't any such thing." HP
    
    

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• RE: Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 sold? - Albertporter 12:24:16 06/04/15 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 sold? posted by xsb7244 on May 27, 2015 at 12:43:57

  

  I'm not sure what created the confusion but I have not abandoned the Technics MK3 nor the plinth designed by John Semrad and myself.
  
  I recently had Music Technology rebuild a MK3 that was super clean and a customer wanted one so I did indeed sell the MK3 I've been using all this time in favor of this new one.
  
  The reason was purely cosmetic, my original was near perfect and the new one is better still. Walking into the room and looking no one would know there was a change unless you are super observant.
  

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• For those who care - M3 lover 21:27:58 05/29/15 (1)
  In Reply to: RE: Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 sold? posted by xsb7244 on May 27, 2015 at 12:43:57

  I spoke with Albert today at THE Show Newport. He sold the plinth for his SP10-Mk3 but retained the motor unit, arm, and cartridge. I didn't ask why. Now obviously he can replace it without too much difficulty.
  
  "You can't know what the "best" is unless you have heard everything, and keep in mind that given individual tastes, there really isn't any such thing." HP
  
  

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  Edits: 05/29/15

  • RE: For those who care - genungo 09:11:19 05/30/15 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: For those who care posted by M3 lover on May 29, 2015 at 21:27:58

    He's probably ready to try out a new and different plinth design. As he admits, every design is a set of compromises. A touch more salt here, a dash more pepper there...
    

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    Edits: 05/30/15
• Who is he and ... - reelsmith. 15:58:42 05/28/15 (8)
  In Reply to: RE: Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 sold? posted by xsb7244 on May 27, 2015 at 12:43:57

  ...why do we care if he sold his table ?
  
  Will the repercussions be interplanetary ?
  
  Dean.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  reelsmith's axiom: Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.
  
  
  
  

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  • FYI, guys - mosin 17:08:23 05/28/15 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Who is he and ... posted by reelsmith. on May 28, 2015 at 15:58:42

    Albert's plinths are legendary in some circles. You won't find closer attention to detail and better craftsmanship on a plinth anywhere.
    

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  • RE: Who is he and ... - The Dill 16:20:39 05/28/15 (6)
    In Reply to: RE: Who is he and ... posted by reelsmith. on May 28, 2015 at 15:58:42

    He is a dealer and a commercial photographer. Many of the photos you see of high end gear, in ads, are taken by Albert Porter.

    • http://app.audiogon.com/listings?member_name=albertporter   (Open in New Window)

    
    

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    • RE: Who is he and ... - The Dill 16:22:51 05/28/15 (5)
      In Reply to: RE: Who is he and ... posted by The Dill on May 28, 2015 at 16:20:39

      Porter House Audio

      • http://www.porterhouseaudio.com/   (Open in New Window)

      
      

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      • RE: Who is he and ... - The Dill 16:24:49 05/28/15 (4)
        In Reply to: RE: Who is he and ... posted by The Dill on May 28, 2015 at 16:22:51

        Albert Porter Photography

        • http://www.albertporterphoto.com/   (Open in New Window)

        
        

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        • Thank you ... - reelsmith. 17:08:30 05/28/15 (3)
          In Reply to: RE: Who is he and ... posted by The Dill on May 28, 2015 at 16:24:49

          So, he might have sold his table.
          
          What's the backstory on why this is worthy of discussion ?
          
          Thanks again.
          
          Dean.
          
          
          reelsmith's axiom: Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.
          
          
          
          

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          • Back story - Penguin 21:33:16 05/28/15 (2)
            In Reply to: RE: Thank you ... posted by reelsmith. on May 28, 2015 at 17:08:30

            Here
            True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country.
            
            quote by Kurt Vonnegut
            

            • http://www.soundfountain.com/amb/sp10plinth.html   (Open in New Window)

            
            

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            • Thanks. (nt) - reelsmith. 08:12:12 05/30/15 (0)
              In Reply to: RE: Back story posted by Penguin on May 28, 2015 at 21:33:16

              .
              
              
              reelsmith's axiom: Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.
              
              
              
              

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            • Wow! Thanks for that link. Might even try it on my Panasonic SP10. - alaskahiatt 01:43:33 05/29/15 (0)
              In Reply to: RE: Back story posted by Penguin on May 28, 2015 at 21:33:16

              
              
              

              
              nt
              

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• Don't tell me he cannot find another SP-10 MK 3 - Penguin 07:09:46 05/28/15 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 sold? posted by xsb7244 on May 27, 2015 at 12:43:57

  I would shocked.
  
  dee
  ;-D
  True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country.
  
  quote by Kurt Vonnegut
  
  

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• RE: Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 sold? - Lew 12:54:53 05/27/15 (6)
  In Reply to: RE: Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 sold? posted by xsb7244 on May 27, 2015 at 12:43:57

  Was this on Fox News? Where did you get the info?
  Maybe he got an offer he could not refuse.
  

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  • RE: Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 sold? - steve.ott@kctcs.edu 18:54:25 05/27/15 (5)
    In Reply to: RE: Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 sold? posted by Lew on May 27, 2015 at 12:54:53

    Was this on Fox News?
    
    
    CNN
    

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    • RE: "Was this on Fox News?" - genungo 19:17:55 05/27/15 (4)
      In Reply to: RE: Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 sold? posted by steve.ott@kctcs.edu on May 27, 2015 at 18:54:25

      I can imagine it: Sean Hannity mistaking the SP10 for a George Foreman grill.
      

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      • RE: "Was this on Fox News?" - Lew 20:16:02 05/27/15 (3)
        In Reply to: RE: "Was this on Fox News?" posted by genungo on May 27, 2015 at 19:17:55

        Note that all turntables rotate to the right.
        

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        • what comes around goes around..... - Penguin 07:08:53 05/28/15 (0)
          In Reply to: RE: "Was this on Fox News?" posted by Lew on May 27, 2015 at 20:16:02

          .....what goes to the right will have to go back left.
          
          dee
          ;-D
          
          
          
          True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country.
          
          quote by Kurt Vonnegut
          
          

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        • Even in California? nt - Cuernavaca 06:58:35 05/28/15 (1)
          In Reply to: RE: "Was this on Fox News?" posted by Lew on May 27, 2015 at 20:16:02

          nt
          
          
          

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          • Albert lives in Texas, - M3 lover 10:19:09 05/28/15 (0)
            In Reply to: RE: Even in California? nt posted by Cuernavaca on May 28, 2015 at 06:58:35

            but not in Austin. So a bit different from California. ;^)
            
            "You can't know what the "best" is unless you have heard everything, and keep in mind that given individual tastes, there really isn't any such thing." HP
            
            

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