In my opinion, the Obsidian plinths of Technics circa 1980's were a complete sonic disaster. Anemic, flat and homogenized sounding. My first Technics Sp10Mk3 had one, it was abhorrent and I thought at first it was just the turntable. After purchasing my first properly designed bespoke plinth ~ Panzerholz constrained layer based, it completely changed my mind about the potential of the Mk3 and what a direct drive can really sound like. After that, I tried a Slate OMA plinth, and although it was neutral, focused and slightly better in my system that the Obsidian, I completely lost the tonality of the Panzerholz and exotic wood based plinth I had owned prior.
How good is the Obsidian plinth of Technics SP10 ?
Recently I heard an SP10 MK2 playing music at a friend's place. It was mounted on the stock Obsidian plinth. It actually sounded very good. I wonder how good is the Obsidian plinth compared to:
1. Typical after market birch ply plinths ?
2. Custom designed plinth like the Panzerholz plinths made by Albert Porter ?
Any ideas ?
1. Typical after market birch ply plinths ?
2. Custom designed plinth like the Panzerholz plinths made by Albert Porter ?
Any ideas ?