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Modded or stock Technics SL1200G

I have been using my modded 1200G for one year now. I am still delighted with my choice to buy and mod this TT. I had Ralph (atmasphere) build an armboard and install it, Tri Mai built and installed the  Triplanar Classic SE tonearm, I added the Oracle Hard Acrylic mat and a HRS 315 gram record weight. Brian Walsh of ttsetup mounted the Lyra Kleos cartridge for me.

Having only used Lyra cartridges since 1988, it came as no surprise to run it for 80+ hours for it to open up. Even though "Mickeys" review stated 50-100 hours for break-in of the TT, It did surprise me that around 85-90 hrs for the whole rig open up and settled down.

Has anyone been unhappy with the purchase of their Technics SL1200G ? I would guess that many have used it stock but wonder if others have done any mods to improve SQ and what mods did they do ?

Platter mats, record weights or clamps, re-wiring the stock tonearm or installing a different tonearm. Power cord was hard but I got that too.


nkonor

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nkonor OP
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stereo5,

Happy that it was a false alarm with the cancer scare. Had a similar incident with an MRI. Had to go back in the tube for 2 hours. 1hr no dye, 1hr with dye. No Cancer. I am still hanging in. Medical Marijuana is helping me to use Less Opioids

I think many like you, are enjoying their SL1200Gs with little or no mods. A proper platter mat instead of the stock mat is good. Mat and weight combos are to the users preference. There are so many. Too many to try all combos. I tried 5 mats and 3 weights.

I agree with you,that with the Triplanar and Kleos, I might be at the TTs limit. I think that the Triplanar and my phono would have no problem with an even better cartridge but not my wallet. I have been thinking used cartridges for awhile. There is a builder of very High End TTs about an 1hour drive away, that offers used Low Hour cartridges once in awhile.

I have a Dynavector XXII mk2 on my Kuzma Stabi TT, 12" VTA arm. Took a chance on the Dynavector. Did not know the Dynavector sound. The Lyras are hyper-detailed and dynamic. The Dynavector, has the details, just not hyped-up. Good bass, Smooth and a bit warmer which these old ears are liking.



                                                                                                                  
nkonor OP
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jtsnead,

What TT did you have the Triplanar mounted on that sounded better ?? I have no noise intruding from the Technics TT. Could it be from another component in your system or poor ground ?

My system is dead quiet. First time in forever with any system that I've had since 1972. Always fought some hum, buzz, or just noise floor of the components.

I was a Spectral owner for 20 years. Fussy about setup and cabling. Also, does not play well with other components. Not anymore, since I changed to Pass Lab and XLR terminations. Both of my phonostages use RCA inputs but after that XLRs. Very happy not fighting for a noise free system anymore. Makes a difference, especially with low level detail.

If I change cartridges, I may need Ralph to make me a new armboard. Not a big hassle for me. I am maxed out with VTA adjustment, but do not fret about it. Due to my health issues, It is not something that I should do anyway.

If I remember right, you got an armboard from somewhere and did the mod yourself.

Have you mounted the Triplanar on the other TT rather than the Technics?
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