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• Another cheap one... - VeRoKy 13:27:12 07/10/04 (0)
  In Reply to: Technics SL-1200 upgrade, help please posted by VeRoKy on July 09, 2004 at 06:27:02:

  Hi folks

  Thorsten has always recommended to use a glass mat from Project on this turntable with great results. Problem is to find it nowadays, I think is discontinued.

  Regards.
  
  

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• I need some info also - Rick7 11:31:16 07/09/04 (6)
  In Reply to: Technics SL-1200 upgrade, help please posted by VeRoKy on July 09, 2004 at 06:27:02:

  I am looking for small cheap tweaks.

  Like damping the platter, diff. headshell ect..

  I have searched and searched, but found nothing. KAB I found, but they sell mods. I am not looking to spend a load of money on this table.

  Can you guide me to the capacitor tweak, if it is detailed on a web site somewhwere.

  Rick
  
  

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  • sumiko hs12 headshells - hifitommy 20:25:59 07/09/04 (4)
    In Reply to: I need some info also posted by Rick7 on July 09, 2004 at 11:31:16:

    are superior to most others. TWO retaining pins vs one, structural integrity, rigidity, and the better LITZ wiring. probably $40 at amusicdirect.com.

    http://www.amusicdirect.com/products/detail.asp?sku=ASUM6

    that ought to do it. its only one improvement you can make but way better than the original tech shell.
    
    ...regards...tr
    
    

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    • Re: sumiko hs12 headshells - dogberry 05:55:55 07/11/04 (1)
      In Reply to: sumiko hs12 headshells posted by hifitommy on July 09, 2004 at 20:25:59:

      I found the Sumiko headhsell to be too heavy to balance with my Sumiko Blue Point Special EVO III. If you get this headshell make sure, you have a lighter cart.
      
      

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      • doggy, you need to register your system - hifitommy 08:15:18 07/11/04 (0)
        In Reply to: Re: sumiko hs12 headshells posted by dogberry on July 11, 2004 at 05:55:55:

        knowing your tt would have given me a chance to formulate a snappy answer. actually, some tt makers supply extra counterweight options. you could add weight at the counterweight end and then set your tracking force by stylus pressure gauge.

        there is a true shortage of choices for headshells. in the OLD DAYS that wasnt a problem, many were available.
        
        ...regards...tr
        
        

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    • Cool... - JefferyK 08:44:01 07/10/04 (1)
      In Reply to: sumiko hs12 headshells posted by hifitommy on July 09, 2004 at 20:25:59:

      I just ordered a Sumiko headshell from Music Direct. I'll use it with the Shure V15 I ordered yesterday.

      I have two Technics-brand headshells. One is rigid, the other is not. Pretty annoying.

      Jeffery
      
      

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      • good combo - hifitommy 08:47:55 07/10/04 (0)
        In Reply to: Cool... posted by JefferyK on July 10, 2004 at 08:44:01:

        i have the sumiko/v15Vxmr ready to land on my sota sapphire/mmt that i acquired last night. should be tasty, it sounds fine on my phase linear 8000a but the sota/mmt should be noticably better.
        
        ...regards...tr
        
        

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  • Here's a "cheap" one... - JefferyK 14:40:23 07/09/04 (0)
    In Reply to: I need some info also posted by Rick7 on July 09, 2004 at 11:31:16:

    ...but it might not be considered a tweak.

    KABUSA sells a rubber record grip for $25. I use this with my SL-1200MKII, and it noticeably improves bass response and cleans up the image a bit.

    The KABUSA damping trough also works, but it is pricey ($150) for what it is.

    Jeffery
    
    

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