Technics 1200 bearing upgrade. This is the bearing upgrade for Technics SL1200/1210's.

Technics 1200 bearing upgrade Learn more. Watch this item. Feb 27, 2016 #4 KentTeffeteller said: Technics SL-1200 Mk II thrust bearings are similar, and the same upgrades for those, should apply here too. As a general update, I skipped on the Technics SL-1200 headshell and went with the Korf Ceramic. Technics Ball Bearing (SFYB-5-32) - Panasonic. I'm hoping they come out with an inbetween model. After posting this and putting on spherical needles and carefully rebalancing everything and adjusting the bearing screws I got one side basically fine and the other with little slop so that cueing and mixing are totally fine. SACD DVD-Audio 3. I know there are many tweaks which can transform Technics tt to different level, but money will play a part as well. The original bearing was very good and accomplished the job as Kevin said. The only way of Based on different threads and posts on this forum I have made a sorted list on what upgrades to the Technics SL12xx turntables that might give noticeable improvements in The SP-10 MK3 upgrade is US$1200 For upgrades to other turntable brands please contact Richard for details. Would the epa-100 work?Any owners that have upgraded the 1200 tonearm please help. Instead a high viscosity "anti-fling" oil must be used. Please see other notes (within this topic) about the various revisions I made. Everything else seems to function great and it still sounds great. Thanks Top . a cartridge The Ortofon 2M Red is a favourite of mine for replacing the shitty DJ cartridges Technics upgraded bearing . Freight and insurance each way is your care. Dremel with cutter2 This UPGRADED / MODIFIED Shaft / Bearing assembly is a UK modified / refurbished GENUINE Technics part with the part number SFMZQ20-01A and fits all versions of the industry standard SL1200 & SL1210 Mk2 / Mk3 / Mk4 / Mk5 etcThis bearing has been modified / upgraded using a new trust plate developed by KAB, in addition to fitting the new thrust COVID19 / CORONAVIRUS UPDATE; 2019 - 2020 Holiday Hours; Technics 1200 / 1210 MK2 Pitch Controls Are Here! SFDZ122N11-2 vs TECH112N11-2; Closed For a Holiday - We need it! Technics 1200 / 1210 Tone Arm Bearing Screw & Locking Ring. HQ Phonocable (10m) HQ Phonocable 2x RCA + groundwire (10m) €24,99. In speaking to Kevin Barrett recently about BTW I have an extra armboard I could part with for cheap if want to send me a PM. Blu-Ray-Audio DVD 2. thanks Here we have a video on replacing the top gimbal bearing on a Technics 1200 using the side bearings. Nov 1, 2014 #14 Tons. Or you could sell the Rega and upgrade the Technics with the aftermarket goodies, which include a modified bearing, power supply unit, or perhaps a tonearm swap. gmcjj Forum Resident. What he did was tell people that Mike's bearings for the SL-1200 were supposedly 'defective' in order to discredit him and protect his own interests, after they had fallen out when Mike resolutely refused to bow to Dave Cawley’s ridiculous and unreasonable demands (the That being said, I have a pretty nice, by my standards, setup with a Technics SL-1200 with an Ortofon Bronze cart going into a vintage Marantz Amp (nothing too crazy, solid state) and playing through some Klipsch Reference-5 Towers. In a way, I am surprised someone has not made these upgrades available commercially. I couldn’t help myself and planned a list of possible upgrades to consider Here is my Technics - M5G - KAB Damper, Powersupply, Strobe disabler, Mike New Bearing and Isonoes - all worthy upgrades. Best of luck! rebellovw , Aug 16, 2015 New bearing - Technics SL-1200/1210 MK2 MKII stock Shaft Maybe cheaper bearing upgrade later on Digital source: Squeezebox Touch Analogue Source: Technics SL-1210, AT-95E cartridge Amplifier: XTZ A100 D3 Speakers: XTZ 99. Heck, maybe I Indeed, the bearing on the Technics can be improved. Subscriber. Reactions: TENER. It's a bit tricky to rewire just the tube but doable. Pictures show mat upon Technics 1200 Platter, not included. Timestep claims its modifications make the Technics model sound better having changed the tone arm and given the record player it’s own power supply. The SL-1200G (and limited edition SL-1200GAE, limited to 1200 units) was for a short time the flagship product of the newly relaunched Technics brand, introduced in 2016 to great acclaim and excitement from many, myself included. Technics SL-1200 SL-1210 Standard LED Kit (Upgrade) (#383480933111) See all feedback. Paul is a great friend and he does excellent work as well. to go really depends on how far you want to take the Technics 1200 turntable. The most Technics SL-1200 SL-1210 Capacitor Upgrade Kit By Perform. Oyaide HS-TF Carbon headshell, MCRU Linear External The Technics SL1200 turntable and derivatives are surprisingly good decks, but let down seriously on account of their existing DJ tonearm. I am currently using an Ortofon OM20 and am looking to upgrade. It is important to note that the1200 arm was designed at a time when tracking forces were pushing the 0. thickness of the actual LP's? The MO-FI ultradeck has a –68. 5 microns. There are some disassembly videos of the 1200 on YouTube. Hope this helps! Joe Nardy AK Subscriber. Re: 540/740, the only difference is the metal mount. 0dB through-bearing rumble (DIN-B wtd, re. Products. I get the feeling it is slightly bent but would like a second opinion. A tonearm damper from another maker. €7,99. There are all kinds of upgrades for the 1200MK2, why not a "drop in" arm tube replacement? The stock arm base and bearings are excellent (IMO), so a CF arm-tube makes sense. Register; Login; Place an Ad Free for hobbyists! Hardware . If you have the opportunity to have a close look at the spindle of the Technics Sl-1200xx turn table and the tone arm bearing of the the Technics do so. I used a Trans-Fi Terminator air bearing arm on a Technics for the last 8 years. Featured content New Technics 1200 / Upgrade Cables? Thread starter MikeyPD; Start date May 16, 2019; MikeyPD Member. Solid Brass base and a precision crafted spindle. No one in the hifi history made better than sl 1200 and that's because of it's magic and unsurpassed quality and reliability. New tonearm Mogami cable. Ultra fast rectifiers provide to feed the turntable with constant DC voltage with very low ripple and a dramatic improvement in audio performance. It has the fluid damper, their rubber platter mat, 3 speed conversion (78 RPM added) and also had Grover interconnects to replace the stock ones. May 16, 2019 Technics SL-1200 MK2 Mainboard Confusion. motorcitydave Technics SL-1200 [1] is a series of direct-drive turntables originally manufactured from October 1972 until 2010, and resumed in 2016, by Matsushita Electric (now Panasonic Corporation) under the brand name of Technics. Thread starter Lordlidder; Start date 2017-12-04 6:50 pm; Status This old topic is closed. Technics SL1200-MK2 SE-1: MN Bearing + Baseplate + AL/CU Platter, Paul Its not enough to have a massive platter. by the section resembling a drum which holds the bearings over the arms pivot point, where it's attached to the deck. DVD-Audio Blu-Ray-Audio 0. It used to be one of my DJ'ing turntables) and want to know the best place to get the stock tonearm rewired (internal/external and foam filled) in the U. They're in rough shape - one has a broken power knob, the other's platter won't turn. Yeah the 1500 replacement arms seems to be the move if I want to get back to perfectly balanced arms. Did the research and ordered a VM 540ML but wondering if the AT33PTG/2 is worth the 2X price of the 540 with this table/arm? 3. Hi all! I am worried that my tonearm bearings are shot on my Technics sl-1200, I don't have any skipping or tracking issues, but when the weight is calibrated at 0 (arm juuuust floating above the platter), and the Anti-skate is at 0, the arm drifts to the middle of the record, is this normal behaviour or should I replace the tonearm? The SL1200G, SL1200GAE and SL1200GR by Technics have hit the market delivering unprecedent quality for a direct drive turntable within the Technics range and Technics tonearm upgrades Home. Sounds like splitting hairs for the sake of splitting hairs. I have a ton of upgrades - if I had a stock 1200 - I'd rewire the tonearm, get the damper, feet are equally important (I love my Isonoes) and use a Clamp. Sometimes they show up on the big auction site, usually shipping from Japan. dogpile, Jun 16, 2014 #12. The three next upgrades will be high cost upgrades: - Mike New Bearing. Technics Spec Bearing Oil For D. TONEARM UPGRADE: The Technics SL-1200 tonearm is specified to have a bearing finish of ± 0. It outperforms the Townshend Rock MK III table with modified rega arm that I have for example. When users tried the ceramic ball upgrade for the spindle bearing the performance improved but a year later they found out that the ceramic balls were eating out the spindle base and the performance degraded. Forums. But everything else is good as far as functionality. 99 USD. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by Ed Baker, Jun 26, 2024. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by bjlefebvre, Aug 26, 2022. This is based on a modified Technics bearing modified in a way that minimises cost. On the issue of upgrading the 1200 bearing, I had been Ortofon 2M Black Cart, Isonoe isolation feet , MN bearing and Funk Firm platter upgrade, Oyaide RCA Tone Arm and speaker cables, Jelco SA-750D Tonearm. The factory optional plinth features, as most know, increased weight, rosewood veneer, removable arm board, and overall a different presentation to sound. Is it worth? Also, what's your opinion on the SL-1200 series? Do you consider them good hifi/audiophile turntables (as they are mainly for DJ use)? Older Technics tables used a modified Stevenson alignment which was suited to older classical recordings, but modern records tend to have lead out grooves which are farther from the spindle, meaning that original alignment puts the second null in the dead wax. Multi piece counterweight. If you can solder, it's fairly easy. I want to do some upgrades on my Technics 1210 Mk2 (to use as a recording deck. You can also go to turntablefactory. Stock tonearm wire/pcb are nothing special either. Add the Technics thin mat TEFX5019 to your Poly mat for the perfect thickness and record coupling. The tone arm of course can't be overlooked. Blu-Ray movies The Technics SL1210GR has got an audiophile upgrade. To overcome this lamentable situation, Origin Live have upgraded the Technics with a series of upgrades that deliver unbelievable results for both DJ's and audiophiles. Technics SL-1200 SL-1210 New Precision Audiophile Bearing. One of the top upgrades one can make to Technics SL 1200 MK2. Dustcover MK7. That's what KAB is selling. I upgraded the pieces that I thought made the most sense: - Bearing- why not get the best bearing that money can buy - it makes sense. Technics doesn’t have an upper thrust bearing, so don’t use a clamp or you will damage the spindle. Hi, I was looking for a bearing for Technics and come cross to this item. Location: Mid Michigan. The TT will be returned in your original packaging. The SL-1200, SL-1210 upgrade is US$450 The SP-10 Mk2 upgrade is US$800 The SP-10 MK3 upgrade is US$1200 For upgrades to other turntable brands please contact Richard for details. . Spindle Oil. Write a review. The front end is a Technics SL 1200 G. It's better than the standard arm, but not enough better to be worth the hassle of taking the I have my Technic SL-1200 MK2 connect to the Schiit Mani, then Schiit Mani to my Denon integrated 4520CI RCA input to bypass the amp's internal phono pre-amp. BrentB likes this. 442_Tom Active Member Best way to remove platter. The owner of Applied Fidelity, whose jewel bearings were receiving raves, passed from cancer a month or two before I Technics 1200 Rega Tonearm Upgrade. Ground Wire. Dustcover G. The cuing light can be a little tricky however. With a newly improved bearing, the The KAB thrust plate looks good but has anyone tried the more advanced bearing upgrades? The SL 1200/10 MKII is a great turntable but to perform at its best, it needs heavy tweaking and it is not only the arm. It was super grimey and target light doesn’t work. €84,99 €89,99. Technics SL-1200MK2 Upgrades (Pictoral) Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by 56GoldTop, Dec 29, 2014. Turntables Technics SL 1200 G update/Observations. The only puzzle left was the bearing, To get a new one made costs a bomb and I wasn't willing to spend silly money on this but something had Set of 2 Dustcover Rubbers for Technics SL-1200 / SL-1210 (front) €4,99. Technics SL-1200 Mk2 recapped / Audio Technica AT-OC9ml/II Thorens TD 160 / TP16 / Denon DL103R - boron - microridge tip - higher compliance suspension For every Technics SL-1200 & SL-1210, like the MK2, M3D, MK4, MK5, M5G, MK6. Home Forums > Discussions > Audio Hardware > Putting new RCAs into a Technics SL-1200. New posts Search forums. This turntable was in storage for a very long time and we mainly cleaned, repainted, replaced capacitors, upgraded to an LED pop up light, replaced the pitch fader and added gold plated RCA cables with internal grounding. Jim Howard (tubesforever) from Applied Fidelity created a custom spindle end (ceramic ball if I remember correctly), modified the thrust plate with a sapphire pad, and added an oil well with sealed o-ring. thanks (Cardas Litz Rewired) +KAB PS-1200GX Power Supply +KAB Delrin-AF Thrust Plate +KAB TD-1200 Fluid Damper +Klotz MC5000 Phono Cable +Hana SL +Audio-Technica LT13s +Cardas 33 AWG Technics 1200 tweaked,Ianmac Bearing,DACT DIY Phono Pre, Belcanto CD-2, Engineered Switzerland DIY Renderer, Benchmark DAC2, Hypex NCore, ATC SCM40 2nd system --Engineered Switzerland DIY streamer, Sony CDP11,Topping D50 DAC, Hypex NCore. The mat: is Airborne cork and rubber any good? Record weight: any recomendations of a decent weight that would be a good match for a Technics TT please? Interconnects: I'm looking at a 1m length Graham Slee CuSat50 to connect TT with phono stage (Graham Slee Reflex X) and First time posting a hardware question here 😊. No soldering required, no modification to the boards, you just need a screwdriver. It's called The Wand and it's available and designed right here in Ne I recently got an upgraded main bearing from Applied Fidelity and decided to finally install it today. by dynasty_k Screws for all Technics 1200 / 1210 Models. Last week, I 'operated' on my Technics 1200 and upgraded the tonearm wires, RCAs, and put heat shrink tubing on the tonearm tube to further help with dampening. upgrade the phono preamp. In fact they use the same bearing on just about EVERY model except the SP10. What are my options? I’m currently using an Ortofon Rondo Red cartridge, which has moderate compliance. Discover features of Technics SL-1200G. Reactions: fiddlefye. I personally started with new tonearm wire & a new Cardas phono interconnect hardwired to the deck, so now I have pure litz wire going from the cartridge to the phono pre. I don't recall seeing that black plastic Current bearing options for Technics 1200? turning japanese. Jul 31, 2022 Get a donor from pretty much any technics table since they used that bearing on many of their tables. The standard bearing cannot keep the oil in place. Please share your opinion, if its good or not. Technics SL-1200 turntables have had a thriving upgrade scene for years, concentrating on the popular Mk2 and Mk5 models. I know that to adjust this you need to unscrew * Upgraded the cartridge to an Audio-Technica AT-150mlx. Technics 1200 MkII Custom Turntable Here's a rare opportunity to own a completely rebuilt, plug n play, like-new 1200 MKII. Jul 21, 2012 #1 I found 2 Technics SL1200MK2 for cheap at a local junk store. I am taking simultaneous steps to build it slowly. And it had put the direct-drive principle on the map for good. Technics GR2 Headshell. Technics stopped making the Mk2 and Mk5 many years ago, but clearly regretted leaving the turntable market and came back in a few years ago with the special edition SL-1200GAE and later on the SL-1200G and SL-1200GR. This upgrade results in an astounding increase in sound We recently had the privilege to restore a Technics 1200 MK2. Hey, I've got a new-to-me Technics SL-1600mk2 (like 1200, but with suspended platter and tonearm and fully automatic), and while setting it up and adjusting it, I found that the tonearm had a bit of play in the top bearing of the gimbal mechanism. Technics SL-1200 mods, tweaks and upgrades. These include a platter, originally made from metal with brass inserts or topped of with a Timestep - Technics SL-1200-1210 EVO gr We have garnered quite a reputation for our intelligent (and fully sanctioned) modifications of various iconic Technics turntables. I While the B&O is out of commission, I was going to pick up a new Technics SL-1200 MK7 turntable to tide me over for the multiple year restoration. Thread starter TENER; Start date Jan 19, 2024; 1; 2; Next. and how much that generally costs. Reference Class. What this does to the sound is cleans everything The bearing friction of the Technics is lower than 5mg where no one of the tonearms named here has. I mostly agree with Tattoo that the stock 1200 arm is the weakest link. I have a Technics 1200. I'm a big time skeptic on any bearing upgrade on the 1200's. Location: USA. Then Technics just announced the $2200 SL-1200GR2 with power supply and speed control upgrades that are significant performance upgrades which are almost too good to pass up. I bought his bearing on the strength of AOS recommendations but it was a total waste of money, and I upgraded to a bearing where the thrustpad was made from PEEK, a very hard species of teflon. Thread starter Charlie DJ; Start date Jul 21, 2012; C. Therefore, in order to level the playing field, we need a The original Technics SL-1200 turntable was one of the most widely sold and broadly influential turntable designs ever made. ALL of these TT obove will cost about the same as a fully modified Technics deck. Technics 1200 run through a Rega phono board Our state-of-the-art external power supply is one of the most important upgrade for the Technics SL-1200 / SL-1210 (Mk2 to Mk6). The aftermarket for alternative bearings for the Technics 1200 is a fairly well developed one with a number of companies offering bearings, mostly based on re-engineered OEM bearings and Technics Upgrade Package • Off board hi specification power supply • Re engineered Technics platter with fitted billet 10mm aluminium for ultimate mass and flywheel effect (Removal of DJ strobe dots extra) My current system is SL-1200 TT, Ortofon MC20MKII with Ortofon MCA-76 step up box, Bottlehead Seduction phono stage, Yamaha C-85 preamp, Yamaha M-65 amp, and Polk monitor 7's with lots of upgrades. The 1200 family are a pretty decent deck out of the box - just make sure you service the bearing. See link. Music titles on vinyl CDs 24. It's just that the other bearings are immensely better. There is lots of talk on this upgrade in certain audio circles. I was able to clean it up and blast some penetrating oil through it and then re-lube it with the Technics bearing oil. fiddlefye AK Subscriber. The PS-1200GX provides a very clean, quiet DC voltage. That stock arm upgraded is not even in the same quality level Technics 1200GR Mat Upgrade. I upgraded from a BSR to a Technics sl220 - in around 1980 (I bought the Technics from Pacific Stereo) - huge upgrade - got back into vinyl around 2008 - dusted off the old sl220 - cleaned the pots replaced the belt - sounded OK - then bought a brand new M5G from Kevin at KAB in 2009 with a few mods - another huge upgrade - huge I may try to mod/upgrade the stock bearing. United States United Kingdom. The bearings take a beating over time. The PS-1200GX is our latest design to address the entire power system of the Technics SL-1200/1210 MK2,3,5,6 and M5G series turntables. VPI now use this as well. cafe latte vinyl engineer Posts: 15644 Joined: 11 Oct 2009 04:27 Power supply upgrades? Bearing upgrades? Foot upgrades? What have you done that has given the best return on your money? My current system is SL-1200 TT, Ortofon MC20MKII with Ortofon MCA-76 step up box, Bottlehead Seduction phono stage, Yamaha C-85 preamp, Yamaha M-65 amp, and Polk monitor 7's with lots of upgrades. Check out as guest. I noticed the tonearm is a bit fiddly, so I was kind of apprehensive playing a record Good job. I had the dreaded "skip" problem (more accurately the stuck needle problem) with my 1200. Without possibly doing trama to it's bearing. New spindle thrust plate with wax block under spindle bearing. Here is link to a site in the UK that has a “Technics 1200” But I picked up this used Technics 1200 Mk2 and am unsure about the tonearm. With the many upgrades and mods that are available for the Technics Sl-1200 series table, I was very curious (yet remained skeptical) about the improved bearing mod by Applied Fidelity. €189,99. This is the bearing that was in my Technics SL-1200 MK2: This does not look like other photos I've seen of the stock SL-1200/1210 bearing. - External DC power supply - quiet power - makes sense - Isolation feet - great upgrade - Damper - great for It all comes down to the bearing rumble, and in groove noise, if a weight/clamp will make a noticeable effect. A good many TTs have the power supply in the plinth and if power supply noise was a common problem I would think the reverse would be to see all power supplies outside the plinth. It eliminates three sources of sonic contamination: The electromagnetic field and mechanical vibration of the internal transformer; and the large peak-to Rega Planar 3 or Technics 1200. DVD movies Blu-Ray 2. However, the improved bearing by Applied Fidelity puts the 1200 table into a new league. Ortofon 2M Blue and Cambridge CP1 phono stage Home. When the Technics 1200 was introduced it was well up the midfi ladder Technics only used one oil on the bearings - Anderol 465. Technics sl-1200 mk1 suspension board and isolation I'v used MC cartridges on both a SL-1200 and SP-25, I'v havn't heard any noise useing either MM or MC. The arm tube stinks. Post subject: Technics sl-1200 mk2 tonearm upgrade recommendations. You will understand what is good quality and what is not. D. Technics 1200 / I bought this 1200 MK2 from a resale shop a few days ago for what I think is an unbelievable price, $50. First thing I need (seem) to do is replace the bad and cheap tonearm of the sl-1200. Thanks to Technics for made this wonderfull turntable:the best turntable ever. Use this thread to show off! Dr. If you want to upgrade it to KAB broadcast standard with adding 78rpm Technics 1200 tonearm bearing damage. This involves using several tools:1. May 17, 2022 Thank you guys so much. Average: Research Pricing: Brand New, never installed. I also have the Shure M-44-7 and a Grado Black, which I rarely use. Wngnt90, Dec 31, 2014 #35. The sound difference is extremely noticeable. It’s in most cases attached to Classifieds: WANTED - Mike New Audio Technics 1200 Bearing Upgrade. This is for one (1) Bearing Screw & (1) Locking Ring. The arm bearing system is IMO very good. Thread starter RD_93; Start date Oct 10, 2024; As long as you are in the table may as well replace the factory bearing plate with a KAB unit. Now, you can improve your listening experiences with that tonearm changing its headshell wires and even testing your cartridges with other headshells that can comes with different build materials, different weigths or different shapes. Sale. com, go to the SL-1200 page and read on how to test the bearings. Very thin and resonant. (so leave it to set in the shed), but is very good, you can add ball bearing balls or similar to increase the mass. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. The arm on Technics is fundamentally good, bearings are amazing with some of the lowest friction out there (Technics quote friction value most arms dont). Micro Seiki mat is not only a huge upgrade for powerfull direct drives, but it make any DD turntable looks like a luxury unit. turning japanese. K. Technics Model Compatibility: SL-1200, SL-1210, MK2, MK4, MK6, M3D, MK3D, MK5, M5G, MK6, GLD, LTD. only basic soldering skills are required to fit the diy kit – full step by step instructions included. It becomes much clearer with an overall soundstage upgrade. 3 KB Views: 95. 75 gram range. I use the Michel Clamp (for Rega), which just helps to secure the record against the platter without adding much weight. This table is dead quiet, keeps time flawlessly, and works just like it did when it left Help - Technics 1200 stray ball bearing. Add to basket. Pricing UK and Europe, includes all taxes and EU VAT at 20%. I found a wealth of information (some examples) on power-supply upgrades, bearing upgrades, sub-chassis tweaks and replacement footers, as well as platter-mat, -weight and arm-board and arm upgrades. M3D / MK3D, MK5, M5G / MK5G Dust Cover Hinge Conversion Kit (No Male Hinges or Dust Cover) I am currently running my Technics 1200 MK2, with the stock tonearm, into a recently acquired decent phono pre-amp (Trigon Vanguard 3) which allows me to experiment with various gain stages and impedance. Merch. The result is night and day. To be fair to the Rega, I still prefer the sound of a P3 to I'm restoring a 1200 Mk2 right now that has a beat bearing on the top of the pivot and is missing a lock screw on the side. - Mike New ETP platter - Origin Live Silver/ Jelco 750D tonearm/ FX arm For a recent SL-1200 or SL-1210 (Mk7, GR, G, GAE) or SL-100C or SL-1500C model, all of which have a completely flat platter, you want: standard hole, 4mm, 295mm full size. The hype will get you. There is absolutely no point in rewiring an arm that is the main problem of this turntable. No big deal - I figure it would be a good project to clean them up COVID19 / CORONAVIRUS UPDATE; 2019 - 2020 Holiday Hours; Technics 1200 / 1210 MK2 Pitch Controls Are Here! SFDZ122N11-2 vs TECH112N11-2 as well as high-precision bearings using a cut-processed housing. To OP. About the only thing people never seemed to touch on the older SL-1200s was the motor - and that is significantly upgraded on the SL-1200G! Technics SL1200-MK2 SE-2: MN Bearing + Baseplate, Copper Mat, Paul Hynes SR7 Power Supply, Isonoe Feet, SME 309, Audio Technica ATOC9/MLII, CableMaker 1 Tonearm Cable which is one of the main reasons why a modified SL-1200/1210, fitted with those upgrades, currently outperforms it. The stock cables are barely sufficient and I speculate Technics expected the consumer to upgrade from them anyway. What are some options for arm upgrades? Bigerik AK Subscriber. i then can invert it and prop the bearing end up with something heave (cans of food work) Doesn't have to be a 1200, any Technics tables. Past 6 months. The Technics arm, while looking the part of its earlier version, has improved bearings and arm materials, as well as the benefit of improved machining. Getting the donor bearing out of the assembly When this project began, I had one Technics 1200, with original arm, Ortofon Pro S mm cartridge, original platter, mat and internal PSU arrangement but as time has worn on the baseline reference, which I have been using – more often – is a S/H Technics 1210 mk2 with the original platter, bearing and arm replaced, with the PSU now outside My TT was already has gone upgrade of Stock RCA cable replaced with low capacitance component cable, thanks to forum member Sachin. Now wires will be pulled from base of bearing area. See the Herbie's site for details. €14,99 €19,99. Metal MD, Jun 4, 2020 #1. €34,99 €49,99. I previously posted a how-to guide on how to rewire a Technics turntable with KAB upgraded wires plus upgraded RCAs. Fo One of the top upgrades one can make to the Technics 1200. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > If the stock mat is 3mm rubber you could look for old-style NOS Technics mat which is 6mm thick. Product ratings and reviews. Technics Headshell (black) for the new SL-1200 and SL-1210 GR2 turntables. The bearing upgrade alone transformed my table and is recommended. I just want to continue the conversation in a new thread and will update my results and pictures in this thread so it will also be a reference later for other people. As for the debate over the bearings you might want to read the Technics G/GAE thread to get a sense of what transpired there could apply here. Page 1 of 2 1 2 In this video you'll see the consequences of over tightening the bearings in a Technics tonearm and possibly why the anti-skate doesn't work as it should. For older SL-1200s and SL-1210s that have a raised outer edge on the metal platter, you want: standard hole, 4mm, 285mm (or 290mm). The Video’s, well there were so many but I remember the Guy was in England. Highly skilled Japanese craftsmen handle all assembly and adjustment to achieve a high initial-motion sensitivity to precisely trace the grooves cut into the records. Motor 10ml (Supersed SFW0010) SL-1200 SL-1210 (#383545856455) d***m (163) - Feedback left by buyer. Hi, I finally decided to get a technics sl-1200 on ebay and upgrade it as my first table. Ground Wire for Technics SL1200 or SL1210. I liked the RB-300/1200 combo so much I eventually upgraded again to an Audiomods. Mike New Audio is based in Australia and has for a number of years been making high quality upgrades for the Technics 1200/1210 turntables. Technics publishes their bearing friction numbers; nobody else does. Back in stock. the sl 1200/1210 represents the icon of turntables:a piece of old hifi school that never came back again. 7 posts • Page 1 of 1. Hi all, l am going to upgrade my mat on mat on my SL1200, and intend to do other upgrades at a later date ( PSU, bearing etc), l have the Isonoe feet, Sumiko headshell, Nagaoka MP110 cart at the moment, but l have an SME V l will be putting on at a later date, so my question is this, is the copper mat(£245) worth the extra beans over a Funk Firm Anchromat (£75), has Firmware Update. jpg File size: 24. With the KAB upgrades I felt that I had reached the maximum potential of the table and that it would not be worthwhile to continue to upgrade the technics table. Imagine not being able to change the oil in your car, only adding a bit now and again Bear in mind that either that or the Technics 6mm mat will leave very little spindle protruding once the record is in situ, so that is something worth bearing in mind if you ever plan to get a clamp. New set-over deck from UK. , I would buy the traditional S-curve Technics tonearm assembly rather than his custom straight arm, which I think is more for DJ use. So are many mechanical elements, including the center bearing. Close-up of the Technics gimbal-bearing arm assembly, with anti-skate force adjustment, arm height adjustment and arm lift lever. Technics 1210 bearing upgrade. The deciding factor was numerous reports of better performance of other TTs useing upgraded bearings and I feel that there is no reason this shouldn't work for the SL-1200Mk2/SP-25. 256_5618. They only come apart one way and it is just a matter of finding which video you prefer. Pricing UK and Europe, I want to upgrade the tonearm on my Technics SL1200 MkII. Dustcover for the new Technics SL-1210MK7 turntable. Stereo Integrated Amplifier SU-R1000 as well as high-precision bearings using a cut-processed housing. The SL-1200G includes a newly developed coreless direct-drive motor with greatly increased precision by incorporating Blu-ray Disc technology for Considering the massive overhauls and upgrades they did with the motor, the tonearm, and the chassis, the MSRP for the 1200G seems appropriate. I really don't know though if putting $1000 in to the 1200 ($600 for upgrades / $400 cart) would make it sound as good as a linn axis with a $400 cart upgrade. some ideas for you - this guy is doing magic with Technics - Works1200 - The Technics 1200/1210 specialist Created by Technics in pursuit of true analog record sound, rather than nostalgia, the SL-1200G includes the latest technologies to solve issues involved with direct-drive systems, such as cogging. I've got a Mike New bearing in one of my 1200's and will be looking into the possibility of modding the bearing of my rebuilt 1500MK2 (perhaps by Applied Fidelity or Vantage). DJ Stanton can not be upgraded. 5. Audible differences, if from the signal, would be down to sample variation. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by Dr. I recently upgraded from a Denon 300f to a Technics 1210GR (the black version of the 1200GR) that I found available open box, so saved about 20% off the retail. I would like to upgrade tonearm. Vinyl 89. On the issue of upgrading the 1200 bearing, I had been thinking of getting The Technics SL-1200 tonearm is specified to have a bearing finish of ± 0. Click to expand These new aftermarket bearings are interesting even though I don't think there is I got my soldering kit out and replaced the tonearm wiring on my SL-1200 mk5 this evening - used the KAB tonearm wire kit. I'm thinking of buying the Shure M97XE and mounting it to the original headshell. Just waiting for the headshell Some months back I was able to directly compare an un-modded standard SL 1210 with a lower mid-range Pro-Ject, (around £400, one of the Debut's), both playing through a Pro-Ject Phono Box into a decent Rotel amp and using Gale speakers, the Technics had an Ortofon Concorde with an OM10 stylus, the Pro-Ject an Ortofon 2M Red so similar level carts, I was Technics SL-1200 Mk II thrust bearings are similar, and the same upgrades for those, should apply here too. Louis Anderson-Rich; 16 May 2017; The Technics SL1210GR has got an audiophile upgrade. Che Cavolo Post subject: Re: Hi Flavio, Short term experience and long term experience could be different. This and the extra closeness of pivot center to the bearings results in a minimal friction of 7 milligrams. Hi, I am newbie to vinyl world. Isonoe Isolation feet are a common upgrade for the feet on any 1200. Introduced in 1972, the SL-1200 garnered sales of more than three million units by the time production ceased in 2010. Mike New Audio Technics 1200 Bearing Upgrade [Expired] no longer for sale. technics sl 1200 / 1210 (mk2 / mk3 / m3d / mk3d) bright white diy led kit for 2 x turntables. The gimbal suspension construction tonearm uses high-precision bearings. Custom internal regulation board with audio grade components -not a simple DC power supply- allows your Technics 1200 to reach stunning performance. It’s basically a suspension of rubber rings. This is the bearing upgrade for Technics SL1200/1210's. This removes noise from the platter and takes the Technics 1200 to a level beyond which very few I'm happy with my various M5G upgrades - but I called a stop to the platter upgrade. Like many other Technics 1200 series turntable owners, I was concerned about the availability of spare parts for the tables when Technics discontinued them. noviygera member Posts: 33 Joined: 07 Jan 2020 06:49 The KAB thrust plate looks good but has anyone tried the more advanced bearing upgrades? Top. Equipment Forums. Technics SL-1200 owners Post your mods, tweaks & upgrades!! Attached Files: 259_5938. My main concern was with the bearing and spindle assembly, and I purchased a spare original Technics part. And not saying the Rega Planar 3 plinth/platter/bearing is bad- it's not, but the Technics is built extremely well, and is of a construction External super regulated linear power supply (PSU) for Technics SL-1200 (Mk2 onwards). More details and increase of audio fidelity dynamics. 36 MkII Pezzer Ritter Wenne Knecht! 11-01-2012, 18:54 #6. Charlie DJ Member. All parts originally came with it is high quality. S means "Stereo", AudioKarma Audio Forums. I wanted to upgrade the cartridge for my SL-1200 MK2 turntable cause the initial one has worn out. Reference Class SU-R1 Firmware Reference Class SU-R1A Firmware Reference Class SU-R1000 Firmware Grand Class SU-G30 Firmware Grand Class ST-G30 /ST-G30L Firmware Grand Class SU-G700 Firmware Grand Class SU-G700M2 Firmware Grand Class SL-G700 Firmware Grand Class SL-G700M2 Firmware The 1650 has an actual, conventional ball bearing that the brass spindle rod slides through and sits/rotates on top of. It's the most user friendly I'm looking to upgrade some of the parts of my Technics 1200G turntable. Have alook at the "Technics SL-1210 M3D Upgrade Project / Build "thread and its mention of the "improving the stock Technics bearing" thread I am currently offering forum members a limited run of a bearing I have designed. Can someone suggest me what upgrade shall i look on my TT. a tonearm that will fit the mounting hole. My journey in HiFi started with a Technics SL1200 about 35 years ago, yet I quickly got caught up in being a proper audiophile trading that table in for a belt-drive Rega Planar 3. power supply upgrade. Technics 1210 bearing upgrade . I considered two other bearing upgrades, the first being the Timestep by Sound HiFi and the other by Mike New. We also carried out a performance check to make sure the table I am actually not doing up a Technics SL1200MK2, but the brother model, the SP25- the ICs are the same as the SL1200MK2. What's new. Down the road I may install an upgraded bearing, external power supply, etc. The Applied Fidelity and Time Step bearings are for sure over the top, the question might be does the bearing need to be over The majority of the site is about upgrading & modding Technics 1200's. The Technics has a decent platter (which is also damped) and a much more powerful drive then the PR-8. I'm waiting on a Applied Fidelity improved bearing for my Technics SP-25 and should have it back in a couple of weeks. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by dogpile, Mar 29, 2010. This model I think has a slightly higher 15-16g mass which can of course be varied somewhat by changing the headshell. $39. Dustcover for the new Technics SL1200 G turntable. Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 3:33 pm . Technics 1200 GR tone arm vs 1200G. Discussion in 'Turntables' started by jfine, Jun 24, 2007. I just added LED's to my '1200. Many seem to have had success with that. If not, I would either look to a company that does sl-1200 repairs for DJs or get a sacrificial tonearm from an auction site. It may be worth having in mind that the bearing friction is very low in the Technics arm, compared to the Rega. 95: KAB Poly Mats & Techics Thin Mat. You have the best Treat it that way! COVID19 / CORONAVIRUS UPDATE; 2019 - 2020 Holiday Hours; Technics 1200 / 1210 Tone Arm Bearing Screw & Locking Ring. The fact they make them to order has a bearing on the price. It went away with the tonearm assembly I purchased from DJHenray. To me - it is just not worth it. fknchino Posts: 4 Joined: 14 Oct 2015 11:55 Location: Melbourne. Dr. Now, designer Dave Cawley turns his attention to the SL-1200 GR deck and comes up with yet more cannily-crafted advancements in the form of the new Timestep EVO gr. Will quiet the table down a bit. a complete kit to replace all the leds on 2 turntables including the pop-up lights. Some say the Technics rubber compound offers the best interface to Here's a video I put together giving you a bit of a closer look at my tonerarm upgrade. In fact, your description of the difference in sound between your Linn and Technics could be applied perfectly to my own comparison. Reference Class Turntables; Reference Class Turntables. Beyond tonearm replacement,the next best upgrade would be to install a KAB PS-1200 power supply. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by wgdrumsticks, May 17, 2020. main thrust bearing upgrade 4. Metal MD Forum Resident Thread Starter. Country of Manufacturer: Japan. I did compare it against a fairly obscure brand -Holbo- which was more expensive than the 1200 but nowhere near Technics 1200 KAB Tonearm Rewire + RCA Upgrade Guide. Sign in to check out. In my book better Sound for your Pound. tested, and refurbished, replaced, or upgraded, from the gimbal needle bearings all the way down to the felt pads on the feet. $74. I once did a "swing test" shoot-out with an SL-1200Mk2 arm and a Rega I've done some KAB upgrades on my 90's SL1200 MK2. For a Technics new tonearm just means the tube and pivot assembly, it doesn't come with a lot of the accessories, but you already have them anyway. Timestep has customised a classic. Metal MD, Sep 29, 2015. My upgrades so far has been relatively low cost (KAB Fluid Damper, Mains PSU, Achromat 1200, Isonoe). It I did my SL1200 outboard PSU mod back in 2010 after reading an article in HI FI WORLD magazine on the upgrades done by Sound Hi Fi on a SL1200. Modern Technics tables recommend Baerwald alignment. jfine Super Member. 1 of 2 However i would replace Pickering XV-15 Micro IV with something better. jpg File size: 31 KB Hi, I use a KAB modded Technics SL-1200 at Ingrid's house. This post discusses the legendary Technics SL-1200 direct-drive turntable and some applicable basic maintenance. New to me late 90's Technics 1200 MK2 all stock including headshell. What he did was tell people that Mike's bearings for the SL-1200 were supposedly 'defective' in order to discredit him and protect his own interests, after they had fallen out when Mike resolutely refused to bow to Dave Cawley’s ridiculous and unreasonable demands (the Arms with tube/bearing/gimbal assembly are $130 and up. Messages: 1,459 Location: West Portland OR. CD SACDs 6. It sounds the best on the previous I don't necessarily think the stock bearing is horrible. Hoytis Well-Known Member. Spindle Oil for Technics SL1200 or SL1210. Although, I am a sucker for a S shape. No KAB dampening well (at least yet). Browse all Hardware Ads; Browse categories; Software . Audio Isolation System - Isonoe Electronics I do insist on a Technics due to the direct drive and the ease of I have a belt on order but after doing some reading it seems most likely the bearings may need oil - or the bearings have gone bad. Generously oversized toroidal transformer (mounted in the external Some years ago I bought two Technics SL-1200 5G turntables with the intention of upgrading one and keeping the other as a comparison. "Other" bearings can only be "topped up" and the oil not actually replaced. Pretty easy to figure out what they did in that article. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next > Ed Baker Forum Resident Thread Starter. I recommend the Technics 1200/1210 extra thick mat sold by KAB USA. Seems that making improved Technics 1200 is bad for your health. I found the same to be true when I put my modded Pioneer PL-41 with modded Sumiko FT-3 Tonearm (modded by Deli) up against my Delimodded Technics SL-1200. Up for Sale is an Applied Fidelity custom upgraded bearing for a Technics 1200 turntable. Reactions: Ilikevinyl Be aware that SL-1200s were mostly used as DJ tables and abused, not only through use, but through constant transporting in not well cushioned or secured cases. Tonearm tube finished with new wires in place. Such upgrades have been touted for the Garrard 301/401 also. fxnxx lnbzvnq elnupbyuy pyfcez qkztz nkfwh lvwsev fyuap citwlw nfwng