Technics SP10 Mk3 owners - need some set-up advice

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Posted on April 15, 2021 at 17:30:24

Wtucker1
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I just became a Mk3 owner. The table, which is in beautiful condition, did not come with the platter handle or the platter lock wrench. Any suggestions on how to get things in place? Anyone know the thread of the handle?

The table also came with a rubber gasket that, I believe, goes between the table and the plinth. Any reason to use? My plinth is from VinylVista and has some suspension.

Finally, use the table ground or not? My arm will be grounded.

Thank you in advance!

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07:58:29 04/16/21

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Des

17:55:33 04/17/21

Thalmann installed the Krebs mod on my Mk3

Lew

08:33:03 04/19/21

RE: Technics SP10 Mk3 owners - need some set-up advice, posted on April 15, 2021 at 20:58:37
Des Audiophile Posts: 2110 Location: Great Barrier Reef Joined: August 3, 2000 Contributor Since: August 2, 2000	Contact: Doug Weisbrod or Bill Thalmann at Music Technology Inc. Web: www.musictechnology.com These guys are the SP10 MkIII specialists Des

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Lew
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I never grounded the table and never had any problem with hum. But I do use balanced phono from cartridge through to the speakers (XLR intput to balanced phono stage, balanced amplifiers, etc.)

I agree with Des, Bill Thalmann is terrific. However, I don't think he would make a handle for the platter or a platter lock nut wrench; see below.

RE: Technics SP10 Mk3 owners - need some set-up advice, posted on April 17, 2021 at 15:59:37
Wtucker1 Audiophile Posts: 29 Location: Wisconsin Joined: July 8, 2003	Thanks. That exact thing occurred to me about 5 min after my post, although I reached out to JP at Fidelis Analog.

RE: Technics SP10 Mk3 owners - need some set-up advice, posted on April 17, 2021 at 17:55:33
Des Audiophile Posts: 2110 Location: Great Barrier Reef Joined: August 3, 2000 Contributor Since: August 2, 2000	Of course--I would've given you my good friend Richard Kreb's contacts for all things SP10 MkIII--but he is not in the US. Good Luck Des

Thalmann installed the Krebs mod on my Mk3, posted on April 19, 2021 at 08:33:03
Lew Audiophile Posts: 10911 Location: Bethesda, Maryland Joined: December 11, 2000	So, in a sense, Richard Krebs has a presence in the US. His mod makes a notable positive difference, once you are familiar with the before vs the after.

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Technics SP10 Mk3 owners - need some set-up advice

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