Hot off the press...Technics SL 1300G

"So the Technics is in a league above the Aries?"

ozzy62-

I’m a VPI user also. In speed accuracy Technics wins, unless you have the Phoenix/Sota RR setup?

Otherwise, just a personal SQ call.

SL 1300 + aftermarket arm= SOTA DD on a "budget"?

Based on specs, the 1300 essentially has most of engineering of the 1200G/SP10

Naturally, Technics did things to meet the P.P . 

Out of the box, a stock 1200G can be a "done" piece.

The aesthetic is the deal breaker for me.

'It would also be great if Technics offer a Motor / Platter only with a purpose produced Power Supply - Speed Controller"

pindac,

What about the SP10?

https://us.technics.com/products/direct-drive-turntable-sp-10re-s?_pos=1&_psq=SP-10&_ss=e&_v=1.0

My original post question has not been answered-

Can a reflex clamp be used? Spindle looks too short?

Much needed for some of my used gems. I can flatten most on my VPI.

atmasphere-

I was hoping for you to drop by and provide some insight. 

"The one I feel works best on there is the Oracle mat, but then you have a problem with the spindle being too short for a collet-style record clamp. In due time I hope to fix that issue.."

I suspected it is a concern for a proper reflex style to function. How can you fit the rubber washer to dish? I will be looking for your solution.

Thanks all for the reflex clamp update.

In spirit I'm all for ridiculous TT $etup$, but have to "keep it real" due to a constantly thinning wallet!

SOTA DD on a "budget" may be the  final  call for me. I'd like to put a cool arm on  one and be DONE!

Too bad there isn't  a 1200G w/o the pitch control and that blue LED sensor!

The 1300G plinth/base actually appears visually acceptable.

"I prefer the weight because the clamp imposes stress on the spindle whereas the weight does not. I cannot detect any sonic difference in the use of one over the other."

jmeyers- 

So you can fit a rubber washer, place a LP over that and the clamp has enough spindle to dish the LP flat?