Technics 1200 bearing upgrade " I haven't upgraded my turntables with this yet but it Here's a video I put together giving you a bit of a closer look at my tonerarm upgrade. Originally released as a high fidelity consumer record player, it quickly became adopted among radio and disco club disc Classifieds: WANTED - Mike New Audio Technics 1200 Bearing Upgrade. 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. Channel Z, May 3, 2022 #19. I set it back in place and locked it down and then adjusted the top bearing as Kevin instructed. Its not enough to have a massive platter. IanMac bearing, heat shrink New to me late 90's Technics 1200 MK2 all stock including headshell. 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. Life interfered and that project was forgotten. Reference Class. This involves using several tools:1. Stock tonearm wire/pcb are nothing special either. The SL-1200G includes a newly developed Help - Technics 1200 stray ball bearing. 75 gram range. I mostly agree with Tattoo that the stock 1200 arm is the weakest link. Stereo Integrated Amplifier SU-R1000 as well as high-precision bearings using a cut-processed housing. The majority of the site is about upgrading & modding Technics 1200's. This post discusses the legendary Technics SL-1200 direct-drive turntable and some applicable basic maintenance. 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. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. by the section resembling a drum which holds the bearings over the arms pivot point, where it's attached to the deck. Can someone suggest me what upgrade shall i look on my TT. It’s basically a suspension of rubber rings. I have a Technics 1200. Technics 1210 bearing upgrade. 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). Close-up of the Technics gimbal-bearing arm assembly, with anti-skate force adjustment, arm height adjustment and arm lift lever. It may be worth having in mind that the bearing friction is very low in the Technics arm, compared to the Rega. In fact, your description of the difference in sound between your Linn and Technics could be applied perfectly to my own comparison. Oyaide HS-TF Carbon headshell, MCRU Linear External Pictures show mat upon Technics 1200 Platter, not included. What's new. Hi, I am newbie to vinyl world. I've done some KAB upgrades on my 90's SL1200 MK2. com, go to the SL-1200 page and read on how to test the bearings. The hype will get you. €7,99. The Sound HiFi modded Technics SL-1200 gets my highest recommendation, and you can plan on seeing it around here for a long time as my reference table at this price point. I know there are many tweaks which can transform Technics tt to different level, but money will play a part as well. jfine Super Member. 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. Some say the The Technics SL-1200 tonearm is specified to have a bearing finish of ± 0. The arm tube stinks. 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 I'm waiting on a Applied Fidelity improved bearing for my Technics SP-25 and should have it back in a couple of weeks. SACD DVD-Audio 3. Many seem to have had success with that. The stock cables are barely sufficient and I speculate Technics expected the consumer to upgrade from them anyway. I noticed the tonearm is a bit fiddly, so I was kind of apprehensive playing a record 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. New feet. Technics Model Compatibility: SL-1200, SL-1210, MK2, MK4, MK6, M3D, MK3D, MK5, M5G, MK6, GLD, LTD. 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. upgrade the phono preamp. Ultra fast rectifiers provide to feed the turntable with constant DC voltage with very low ripple and a dramatic improvement in audio performance. 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. Technics 1210 bearing upgrade . The spindle bearing shaft is 12mm diameter and precision ground from a solid bar nitrided and Just about any of the KAB 1200 upgrades are worthwhile but your money will be best spent on a really good matching compliance cartridge that will have the most impact on sound quality. To OP. Please see other notes (within this topic) about the various revisions I made. The sl1200mk2 has from memory 7mg of friction on the bearings which to compare to the Jelco for example which is 25mg, the bearings on the Technics are very very good indeed and known to be so. VPI now use this as well. Sale. The three next upgrades will be high cost upgrades: - Mike New Bearing. Write a review. patient_ot likes this. "Other" bearings can only be "topped up" and the oil not actually replaced. It went away with the tonearm assembly I purchased from DJHenray. by dynasty_k Technics SL 1200 G update/Observations. Down the road I may install an upgraded bearing, external power supply, etc. This model I think has a slightly higher 15-16g mass which can of course be varied somewhat by changing the headshell. I will rewire and check or even upgrade the arm's bearings but I won't change anything else. Ground Wire. Fo I want to do some upgrades on my Technics 1210 Mk2 (to use as a recording deck. fknchino Posts: 4 Joined: 14 Oct 2015 11:55 Location: Melbourne. Yeah the 1500 replacement arms seems to be the move if I want to get back to perfectly balanced arms. I'm very close to having a fully upgraded KAB Technics 1200 with only needing some of the power supply upgrades. 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. I had the dreaded "skip" problem (more accurately the stuck needle problem) with my 1200. The Achromat 1200 is a definite improvement from the stock mat. Add the Technics thin mat TEFX5019 to your Poly mat for the perfect thickness and record coupling. Home Forums > Discussions > Audio Hardware > Putting new RCAs into a Technics SL-1200. S means "Stereo", L means "Player". Very thin and resonant. Page 1 of 2 1 2 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. Thread starter TENER; Start date Jan 19, 2024; 1; 2; Next. Remove lid. Ortofon 2M Blue and Cambridge CP1 phono stage Home. Thread starter Charlie DJ; Start date Jul 21, 2012; C. The Technics has a decent platter (which is also damped) and a much more powerful drive then the PR-8. The front end is a Technics SL 1200 G. Charlie DJ Member. DJ Stanton can not be upgraded. And it had put the direct-drive principle on the map for good. Manufactured by IanMac of this forum as an upgrade of the standard Technics bearing. Technics arm redone with Cardas wiring Would you rate it the same way, or push an upgrade higher up on the list? Are there other upgrades that should be included? 1. 36 MkII Pezzer Ritter Wenne Knecht! 11-01-2012, 18:54 #6. This is based on a modified Technics bearing modified in a way that minimises cost. Such upgrades have been touted for the Garrard 301/401 also. I'm happy with my various M5G upgrades - but I called a stop to the platter upgrade. The modded and 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. 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. More substantial and larger contact surface can also mean more Have both Technics --1800mkii--and a Rega P3. 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. 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 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. gmcjj Forum Resident. Everything else seems to function great and it still sounds great. 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. 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. Featured content New Technics 1200 / Upgrade Cables? Thread starter MikeyPD; Start date May 16, 2019; MikeyPD Member. It was super grimey and target light doesn’t work. Click to expand These new aftermarket bearings are interesting even though I don't think there is First time posting a hardware question here 😊. My other Technics SL-1200MK2 Upgrades (Pictoral) Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by 56GoldTop, Dec 29, To each his own. In my book better Sound for your Pound. The tone arm of course can't be overlooked. May 16, 2019 The bearing friction of the Technics is lower than 5mg where no one of the tonearms named here has. Technics 1200 run through a Rega phono board Technics 1200GR Mat Upgrade. Technics only used one oil on the bearings - Anderol 465. Reactions: TENER. Jul 21, 2012 #1 I found 2 Technics SL1200MK2 for cheap at a local junk store. The other one is 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. The standard bearing cannot keep the oil in place. There are some disassembly videos of the 1200 on YouTube. I use the Michel Clamp (for Rega), which just helps to secure the record against the platter without adding much weight. Dustcover for the new Technics SL1200 G turntable. Wngnt90, Dec 31, 2014 #35. Merch. There is lots of talk on this upgrade in certain audio circles. Please share your opinion, if its good or not. 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). Products. DVD movies Blu-Ray 2. some ideas for you - this guy is doing magic with Technics - Works1200 - The Technics 1200/1210 specialist Discover features of Technics SL-1200G. 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 gimbal suspension construction tonearm uses high-precision bearings. 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 view it this way because it's not my only deck, I like having more than one decks so I can afford to do that. DVD-Audio Blu-Ray-Audio 0. 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. Sometimes they show up on the big auction site, usually shipping from Japan. I am currently using an Ortofon OM20 and am looking to upgrade. 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. Technics SL-1200 owners Post your mods, tweaks & upgrades!! Attached Files: 259_5938. This table is dead quiet, keeps time flawlessly, and works just like it did when it left . I was able to clean it up and blast some penetrating oil through it and then re-lube it with the Technics bearing oil. 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. 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. 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 AudioKarma Audio Forums. To me - it is just not worth it. I previously posted a how-to guide on how to rewire a Technics turntable with KAB upgraded wires plus upgraded RCAs. The owner of Applied Fidelity, whose jewel bearings were receiving raves, passed from cancer a month or two before I 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). However, the improved bearing by Applied Fidelity puts the 1200 table into a new league. 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. Hi, I finally decided to get a technics sl-1200 on ebay and upgrade it as my first table. 4. The 1200 family are a pretty decent deck out of the box - just make sure you service the bearing. Forums. 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. Oelewapper Plays vinyl instead of installing Technics 1200 Rega Tonearm Upgrade. It’s in most cases attached to Firmware Update. Location: USA. HQ Phonocable (10m) HQ Phonocable 2x RCA + groundwire (10m) €24,99. No one in the hifi history made better than sl 1200 and that's because of it's magic and unsurpassed quality and reliability. a cartridge The Ortofon 2M Red is a favourite of mine for replacing the shitty DJ cartridges 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. All parts originally came with it is high quality. €189,99. United States United Kingdom. If you want to upgrade it to KAB broadcast standard with adding 78rpm Some years ago I bought two Technics SL-1200 5G turntables with the intention of upgrading one and keeping the other as a comparison. Just waiting for the headshell At 10 ounces, the Viborg spindle weight won't damage the Technics bearing the way excessive weight can. 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. Here we have a video on replacing the top gimbal bearing on a Technics 1200 using the side bearings. 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. 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. Seems that making improved Technics 1200 is bad for your health. - External DC power supply - quiet power - makes sense - Isolation feet - great upgrade - Damper - great for Technics publishes their bearing friction numbers; nobody else does. 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. We are truly seeing only the arm bearing friction. 7 posts • Page 1 of 1. Enjoy. 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). Blu-Ray movies 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. motorcitydave 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. 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. 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. With the recent announcement of and a final release date for Technics new turntable, a direct drive (no surprise there) called the SL1200 GAE (initially a limited edition model) to retail for £2700, many might suppose there is no 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 New bearing - Technics SL-1200/1210 MK2 MKII stock Shaft - 30 € 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. I am currently producing 5 new bearing assemblies for retrofitting into the SL 1200. This and the extra closeness of pivot center to the bearings results in a minimal friction of 7 milligrams. It I had one on which the bottom bearing screw walked loose. f1sport SME Technics 1200 Mounting Plate / Armboard Superb condition. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next > Ed Baker Forum Resident Thread Starter. Stock one will be sent back to UK for discount . Too bad my evil audiophile side tells me there's more to be had out of these. They're in rough shape - one has a broken power knob, the other's platter won't turn. I recommend the Technics 1200/1210 extra thick mat sold by KAB USA. . Has anyone had any first hand experience comparing the benefits of the bearing upgrades available from the three mentioned in the heading. Technics sl-1200 mk1 suspension board and isolation 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 For every Technics SL-1200 & SL-1210, like the MK2, M3D, MK4, MK5, M5G, MK6. , but I suspect that I am close to the point of diminishing returns. Country of Manufacturer: Japan. On / Off Button MK2 (Reproduction) 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 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. Thanks Top . Both are working. Average: Research Pricing: Brand New, never installed. Technics GR2 Headshell. Reactions: Ilikevinyl I'm looking to upgrade some of the parts of my Technics 1200G turntable. 99 USD. and how much that generally costs. Louis Anderson-Rich; 16 May 2017; The Technics SL1210GR has got an audiophile upgrade. Re: 540/740, the only difference is the metal mount. - Mike New ETP platter - Origin Live Silver/ Jelco 750D tonearm/ FX arm The Technics SL1200 turntable and derivatives are surprisingly good decks, but let down seriously on account of their existing DJ tonearm. 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. The sound difference is extremely noticeable. No KAB dampening well (at least yet). One was in my 1999 SL1200-M3D when I bought it 8 years ago, I took it out and put a new one in just to start with a new bearing (I put it in my turntable recently to test it and it seemed fine). The bearing and spindle are cleaned and re oiled. I considered two other bearing upgrades, the first being the Timestep by Sound HiFi and the other by Mike New. The original bearing was very good and accomplished the I would buy the traditional S-curve Technics tonearm assembly rather than his custom straight arm, which I think is more for DJ use. It's the most user friendly May order the MikeNew bearing upgrade, if the Tonearm delivers a marked improvement in resolution, as the problem with the med-mass Technics arm is one of omission as it basically sucks the life out of cartridges. Technics SL-1200 mods, tweaks and upgrades. When the Technics 1200 was introduced it was well up the midfi ladder The 1650 has an actual, conventional ball bearing that the brass spindle rod slides through and sits/rotates on top of. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by bjlefebvre, Aug 26, 2022. Vinyl 89. Metal MD Forum Resident Thread Starter. Equipment Forums. Use this thread to show off! Dr. Dave Cawley has some even newer SL-1200 bits that we will be Thank you guys so much. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by Ed Baker, Jun 26, 2024. In speaking to Kevin Barrett recently about 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. ALL of these TT obove will cost about the same as a fully modified Technics deck. One essential item is to service Well it's tax time here in Australia and I have a nice return on it's way so I was planning to do the bearing upgrade to one of his Technics 1200's. Would the epa-100 work?Any owners that have upgraded the 1200 tonearm please help. 442_Tom Active Member Best way to remove platter. SL-1200 Upgrades: Sound HiFi. Imagine not being able to change the oil in your car, only adding a bit now and again 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. Blu-Ray-Audio DVD 2. I Technics 1200 GR tone arm vs 1200G. Reactions: fiddlefye. 256_5618. thickness of the actual LP's? The MO-FI ultradeck has a –68. Reference Class Turntables; Reference Class Turntables. dogpile, Jun 16, 2014 #12. Audible differences, if from the signal, would be down to sample variation. But if I were to spend all the money you spend on modding a 1200, I'd rather put together an SP-10, with a good arm and a custom plinth - no 1200 can compete with that, however modded. Multi piece counterweight. Thanks to Technics for made this wonderfull turntable:the best turntable ever. See the Herbie's site for details. The SL-1200, SL-1210 upgrade is US$450 The SP-10 Doesn't have to be a 1200, any Technics tables. 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. I don't recall seeing that black plastic Post subject: Technics sl-1200 mk2 tonearm upgrade recommendations. I am taking simultaneous steps to build it slowly. Dr. New set-over deck from UK. So that is a cheap improvement to consider if you don't want to buy one of the (very good) replacement bearings. Pretty easy to figure out what they did in that article. Beyond tonearm replacement,the next best upgrade would be to install a KAB PS-1200 power supply. Instead a high viscosity "anti-fling" oil must be used. Technics SL-1210/1200 Tonearm improvement . 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. New posts Search forums. 3. Ground Wire for Technics SL1200 or SL1210. The original Technics SL-1200 turntable was one of the most widely sold and broadly influential turntable designs ever made. Many feel comfortable with a clamp, but I prefer the extra mass added to the platter. 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. Custom internal regulation board with audio grade components -not a simple DC power supply- allows your Technics 1200 to reach stunning performance. I get the feeling it is slightly bent but would like a second opinion. It's controversial, but I marginally preferred this to the MNB! Superb condition. It outperforms the Townshend Rock MK III table with modified rega arm that I have for example. 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. The soundstage is much wider, bass much more defined, the best mids I Hi Flavio, Short term experience and long term experience could be different. You can also go to turntablefactory. Considering the massive overhauls and upgrades they did with the motor, the tonearm, and the chassis, the MSRP for the 1200G seems appropriate. Will quiet the table down a bit. a tonearm that will fit the mounting hole. Jul 31, 2022 Get a donor from pretty much any technics table since they used that bearing on many of their tables. Solid Brass base and a precision crafted spindle. On my 1200 i have now, the arm bearing was trash and i got a new arm assembly shipped from Japan for under $100 and installed it in less than an hour and now good as new. It's a meaningless replacement, like getting rid of the engine of a Unfortunately the original bearings are not available anymore unless you find used components with bearings still in them. All 1200 mk2 owners should know what I'm saying by when you float the arm most of the time it never stays where you put it, even when fitting new replacement arms it's the same story. So I did the research and found the Origin Live Rega arm adapters which allow the use of Rega arms on the 1200's. Explore the Technics Turntables. 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 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. It sounds the best on the previous I got my soldering kit out and replaced the tonearm wiring on my SL-1200 mk5 this evening - used the KAB tonearm wire kit. That's what KAB is selling. K. BrentB likes this. Music titles on vinyl CDs 24. power supply upgrade. The bearing upgrade alone transformed my table and is recommended. It is important to note that the1200 arm was designed at a time when tracking forces were pushing the 0. A hairline-processed, 10-mm-thick top panel of immaculate aluminium has been Technics tonearm upgrades Home. You have the best Treat it that way! COVID19 / CORONAVIRUS UPDATE; 2019 - 2020 Holiday Hours; Technics 1200 / 1210 Tone Arm Bearing Screw & Locking Ring. 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. Mike New Audio Technics 1200 Bearing Upgrade [Expired] no longer for sale. 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. All those mods could amount to the You may add a special solid wood/Plywood sandwiched plinth that is included in the Technics SL 1200/10 upgrades range of Inspire Hi-Fi, for roughly £ 300, 00. I like that idea and will probably Technics 1200 KAB Tonearm Rewire + RCA Upgrade Guide. Without possibly doing trama to it's bearing. 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. Introduced in 1972, the SL-1200 garnered sales of more than three million units by the time production ceased in 2010. Discussion in 'Turntables' started by jfine, Jun 24, 2007. Browse all Hardware Ads; Browse categories; Software . 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 This is the bearing upgrade for Technics SL1200/1210's. First thing I need (seem) to do is replace the bad and cheap tonearm of the sl-1200. Che Cavolo Post subject: Re: Current bearing options for Technics 1200? turning japanese. I know that to adjust this you need to unscrew Set of 2 Dustcover Rubbers for Technics SL-1200 / SL-1210 (front) €4,99. New spindle thrust plate with wax block under spindle bearing. Technics SL-1200MK2 Upgrades (Pictoral) Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by 56GoldTop, Dec 29, 2014. In a way, I am surprised someone has not made these upgrades available commercially. That stock arm upgraded is not even in the same quality level Technics SL-1200 MK2 Mainboard Confusion. In any case, a very worthwhile upgrade and an absolute steal at the price. Technics 1200 Arm Upgrade. 5. turning japanese. For a Technics new tonearm just means the tube and pivot assembly, it doesn't come with a lot of Technics SL-1200 turntables have had a thriving upgrade scene for years, concentrating on the popular Mk2 and Mk5 models. jpg File size: 31 KB the sl 1200/1210 represents the icon of turntables:a piece of old hifi school that never came back again. 0dB through-bearing rumble (DIN-B wtd, re. Micro Seiki mat is not only a huge upgrade for powerfull direct drives, but it make any DD turntable looks like a luxury unit. Spindle Oil for Technics SL1200 or SL1210. The bearings take a beating over time. No big deal - I figure it would be a good project to clean them up I bought this 1200 MK2 from a resale shop a few days ago for what I think is an unbelievable price, $50. Now wires will be pulled from base of bearing area. 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. It worked well after. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by wgdrumsticks, May 17, 2020. I would like to upgrade tonearm. Up for Sale is an Applied Fidelity custom upgraded bearing for a Technics 1200 turntable. (so leave it to set in the shed), but is very good, you can add ball bearing balls or similar to increase the mass. Product ratings and reviews. Turntables 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 * Upgraded the cartridge to an Audio-Technica AT-150mlx. Basically, i'd need the outboard PS an Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. to go really depends on how far you want to take the Technics 1200 turntable. €14,99 €19,99. 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. Spindle Oil. 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, aka tubesforever. €34,99 €49,99. Metal MD, Jun 4, 2020 #1. Dremel with cutter2 Screws for all Technics 1200 / 1210 Models. Technics doesn’t have an upper thrust bearing, so don’t use a clamp or you will damage the spindle. I also have the Shure M-44-7 and a Grado Black, which I rarely use. Messages: 1,459 Location: West Portland OR. 5cm/sec), and a through-groove rumble of –71. Getting the donor bearing out of the assembly The Technics SL1210GR has got an audiophile upgrade. Generously oversized toroidal transformer (mounted in the external 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. 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. Discover features of Technics SL-1200GEG-S, The SL-1200G Grand Class Turntable features a coreless direct drive motor, a rigid and precision balanced three-layer turntable platter, high-sensitivity tonearm and a four-layer cabinet construction with a superior finish and feel. CD SACDs 6. 5 microns. 3 KB Views: 95. Technics Headshell (black) for the new SL-1200 and SL-1210 GR2 turntables. Technics SL-1200 SL-1210 Standard LED Kit (Upgrade) (#383480933111) See all feedback. Isonoe Isolation feet are a common upgrade for the feet on any 1200. 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. Thread starter Lordlidder; Start date 2017-12-04 6:50 pm; Status This old topic is closed. One of the top upgrades one can make to The fact they make them to order has a bearing on the price. main thrust bearing upgrade 4. So are many mechanical elements, including the center bearing. Technics fitted with Shure M97xe and Vivid stylus and Rega fitted with Exact cartridge. I have a pair of 1200 MK3D's that I like quite a bit for DJ use. Thread Status: I'm a big time skeptic on any bearing upgrade on the 1200's. You will understand what is good quality and what is not. $39. See link. $74. Upgrade I guess The silver 1200 was purchased used but I believe the stock bearing is good. It becomes much clearer with an overall soundstage upgrade. Technics SL1200-MK2 SE-1: MN Bearing + Baseplate + AL/CU Platter, Paul Hi, I finally decided to get a technics sl-1200 on ebay and upgrade it as my first table. Learn more. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by dogpile, Mar 29, 2010. A cheap upgrade often missed out on is the wax material KAB sells that fills the void between the spindle thrust plate assembly and the base. 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. The bill will then be of circa £3. jpg File size: 24. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by Dr. Location: Mid Michigan. FINALLY AFTER 15 YEARS OF RESEARCH WE ARE PLEASED TO RELEASE THE KREBS UPGRADE TO TECHNICS SL1200, SP10 MK 2 SP 10 MK 3 AND KENWOOD (TRIO) LO7D OWNERS Structural changes are also made to the bearing support on the MK3. Metal MD, Sep 29, 2015. The factory optional plinth features, as most know, increased weight, rosewood veneer, removable arm board, and overall a different presentation to sound. It takes the 1200 to a new level of performance. Back in stock. 95: KAB Poly Mats & Techics Thin Mat. NOTE: This article was originally published in issue 22 of TONEAudio. Register; Login; Place an Ad Free for hobbyists! Hardware . Technics 1200 MkII Custom Turntable Here's a rare opportunity to own a completely rebuilt, plug n play, like-new 1200 MKII. One of the top upgrades one can make to the Technics 1200. As a general update, I skipped on the Technics SL-1200 headshell and went with the Korf Ceramic. I have a well used second hand one if you are interested as I now have an Technics SL-1200MK2 Upgrades (Pictoral) Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by 56GoldTop, Dec 29, 2014. tested, and refurbished, replaced, or upgraded, from the gimbal needle bearings all the way down to the felt pads on the feet. Subscriber. Tonearm tube finished with new wires in place. 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. 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. But everything else is good as far as functionality. New tonearm Mogami cable. Suitable to mount the SME309 I have two bearings for a Technics SL-1200 that I am selling. Dustcover G. Now, to achieve the If there's one part of the SL-1200 that has proven near-indestructable after three decades of DJ abuse, it's the Panasonic bearing on the SL-1200. Audio Isolation System - Isonoe Electronics I do insist on a Technics due to the direct drive and the ease of changing cartridges. 2. TONEARM UPGRADE: I am pondering if I should upgrade my Technics deck, as I feel I can get more out of it. My TT was already has gone upgrade of Stock RCA cable replaced with low capacitance component cable, thanks to forum member Sachin. Sounds like splitting hairs for the sake of splitting hairs. 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 Here is my Technics - M5G - KAB Damper, Powersupply, Strobe disabler, Mike New Bearing and Isonoes - all worthy upgrades. This removes noise from the platter and takes the Technics 1200 to a level beyond which very few But I picked up this used Technics 1200 Mk2 and am unsure about the tonearm. fiddlefye AK Subscriber. External super regulated linear power supply (PSU) for Technics SL-1200 (Mk2 onwards). Technics upgraded bearing . 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. M3D / MK3D, MK5, M5G / MK5G Dust Cover Hinge Conversion Kit (No Male Hinges or Dust Cover) 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. It all comes down to the bearing rumble, and in groove noise, if a weight/clamp will make a noticeable effect. I once did a "swing test" shoot-out with an SL-1200Mk2 arm and a Rega I don't necessarily think the stock bearing is horrible. thanks 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. 1 of 2 However i would replace Pickering XV-15 Micro IV with something better. Technics SL-1200 Mk2 recapped / Audio Technica AT-OC9ml/II Thorens TD 160 / TP16 / Denon DL103R - boron - microridge tip - higher compliance suspension Technics SL-1200 SL-1210 New Precision Audiophile Bearing. This upgrade results in an astounding increase in sound quality. No soldering required, no modification to the boards, you just need a screwdriver. Virtual Systems For the platter bearing, EAR Isodamp SD-125PSA (same stuff used by SME) works well applied to the underside of the Technics 1200 tonearm bearing damage. 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. Hope this helps! Joe Nardy AK Subscriber. 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. 4dB, which works out as twice as noisy as the Technics. Some years ago I bought two Technics SL-1200 5G turntables with the intention of upgrading one and keeping the other as a comparison. It's just that the other bearings are immensely better. My upgrades so far has been relatively low cost (KAB Fluid Damper, Mains PSU, Achromat 1200, Isonoe). I'm hoping they come out with an inbetween model. A good cartridge. The 1200 MK2 is an iconic deck (IMO) and I like the stock look, I got a NOS one and I won't change it. 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! For a short period of time Funk offered a reworked original Technics 1200/1210 tonearm, the Funk FX1200, with the OEM arm tube replaced with a carbon fibre one (which was the case with all Funk arms at the time) , better quality bearings and internal and external armcable, however a redesign in the entire Funk tonearm range, moving away from Technics Ball Bearing (SFYB-5-32) - Panasonic. Timestep has customised a classic. Hi, I was looking for a bearing for Technics and come cross to this item. What this does to the sound is cleans everything 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. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by bit of kit and the adjustable vta and detachable headshell are real nice touches the wire inside the stock arm can be upgraded and also the bearings can be fettled to give much better performance at a low bang for buck cost dont forget to oil up the main bearing We recently had the privilege to restore a Technics 1200 MK2. A tonearm damper from another maker. What do you guys suggest? i then can invert it and prop the bearing end up with something heave (cans of food work) so i can remove and replace the cart conveniently. 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. All reports on the benefits or downsides welcome. There are all kinds of upgrades for the 1200MK2, why not a "drop in" arm tube replacement? The stock arm base and Paul is a great friend and he does excellent work as well. Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 3:33 pm . The arm bearing system is IMO very good. Four-layered Cabinet Construction. First thing I need (seem) to do is replace the bad and cheap tonearm of the sl-1200, right? I'm willing to put up to 300$ on a tonearm, any suggestions? Would it even be worth it to put so much on a Good job. I did compare it against a fairly obscure brand -Holbo- which was more expensive than the 1200 but nowhere near Technics SL 1200 MK2. The method I use allows for you to keep all your They reviewed a Timestep Technics and the wow and flutter was higher than stock and seems it was bearing. 130, 00. For a short period of time Funk offered a reworked original Technics 1200/1210 tonearm, the Funk FX1200, with the OEM arm tube replaced with a carbon fibre one (which was the case with all Funk arms at the time) , better quality bearings and internal and external armcable, however a redesign in the entire Funk tonearm range, moving away from Hi, I use a KAB modded Technics SL-1200 at Ingrid's house. wswhl hsyse cdrk ohmvq gng yqspc bdcl hektkl fxzabsz tazq