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SP10 Mk II vs Mk III

A couple of guys here were planning to do listening comparisons of the Technics SP10 Mk II vs the Mk III, in their own homes and systems. Has anyone actually completed such a comparison? I am wondering whether the "upgrade" to the Mk III is actually worth it in terms of audible differences between the two tables. Possibly mounting either table in a well done wooden or slate plinth mitigates any sonic differences that would otherwise be heard. I am thinking of Albert Porter and Mike Lavigne in particular, who were going to do the comparison. Thanks for any response.
lewm

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ckniker
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RE: How about the 1pF electrolytic capacitor?

Just for the sake of others reading this message in the future....

The "1pF 50V" electrolytic capacitor listed in the SP10 MarkII Service Manual (for the Logic Circuit Board) is clearly a typo and SHOULD be listed as a "1uF 50V" electrolytic.

Like Lewm, I was equally confused when I noticed a 1pF electrolytic in the parts list.

The Part No. in the Service Manual (ECEA50V1) is correct, however, and identifies the correct value (1uF).

Chris
ckniker
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DId you replace all the caps or just the electrolytics?

Did you substitute film caps for the 1uF electrolytics (as suggested by Jlin)? I've given this thought but wondered if the (larger) film caps would fit in the same footprint.

Chris

p.s. I've ordered a complete set of electrolytics and will do as you've done as soon as they arrive in the mail.
ckniker
26 posts
 
Thanks for the clarification.

I replaced all the electrolytics with panasonics a while ago.

I'm about to mount my sp10 motor in a slate plinth Kaneta style (without the aluminum base). I'm looking forward to hearing the results.

Chris
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