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Re: TECHNICS - SL-1210G Direct Drive Turntable
I had my eye on either the 1200G (silver) or 1210G (black) but went a different direction and stuck with a belt drive turntable that has a similar sound quality to a direct drive table. The SL-1200 MK2 was really a late 1970s design that didn't need to be redesigned to meet the requirements for what most people used them for while home vinyl playback was dying out. The build quality was always excellent.
I consider the G model to be a modern version of the 1200. Apart from the provision of power and output jacks that allow for using any cable there are meaningful technological improvements in the platter and motor structure where that really counts. At almost 40 lbs it's quite a bit heavier than the original models. It's definitely a solid competitor in its price range with some ease of use benefits over other brands. I may still get one at some point.
I consider the G model to be a modern version of the 1200. Apart from the provision of power and output jacks that allow for using any cable there are meaningful technological improvements in the platter and motor structure where that really counts. At almost 40 lbs it's quite a bit heavier than the original models. It's definitely a solid competitor in its price range with some ease of use benefits over other brands. I may still get one at some point.
Emlyn
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Re: TECHNICS - SL-1210G Direct Drive Turntable
I have one. My understanding is the construction is better with some better dampening materials in the platter and other places than the earlier versions, but I'd have to go back and look at some of the info. I reviewed back when I was researching them a couple years ago to recall what all the differences were. If I remember correctly, they retooled the factory they are made in so tolerances, etc. are also better.
I bought mine with an Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 MM cartridge and have not had the desire to try anything else, so far. I took time to do a detailed setup with the cartridge and level the TT and could not be happier with the results.
I bought mine new and even with a deep discount was more than I originally intended on spending on a TT, but have no regrets.
I bought mine with an Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 MM cartridge and have not had the desire to try anything else, so far. I took time to do a detailed setup with the cartridge and level the TT and could not be happier with the results.
I bought mine new and even with a deep discount was more than I originally intended on spending on a TT, but have no regrets.
bcwsrt
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Re: Cat Deterrent Ideas
What about different scents. I found my cats hate menthol. They also don't like some herbs like rosemary. I have a little cloth pouch with rosemary in it that I put behind the grills of my LSi15s and it seems to keep them away. Also essential oils.
skrol
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Re: Sda srs 1.2 reversed polarity?!
You would barely hear any SDA because the DC resistance of the MW6503 is 6.54 Ohms vs. 3.130 Ohms for the proper MW6511s. Compliance is close and BL slightly more, but not enough to make it work properly and you would barely hear them.
Gardenstater
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Re: What did you do to your stereo rig today?
My turntable rig has been on the back burner since I introduced a streamer to my system, but my internet quit working, so I couldn't stream for a while. Last night I added an isolation platform under the turntable and I am blown away by how much it improved the sound quality. I thought my analog setup was near critical mass, but this isolation really improves the retrieval of details, channel separation, and the sound stage is more in focus. Amazing what a slab of butcher block and four dollar store rubber balls can do!
newbie308
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