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KAB modded Technics 1210

I believe I have a good frame of reference having been a record collector since I'm 6 (I'm now 48) and a TT enthusiast for the same time span. Some folks even say I have good "taste".

I have owned Rega (3 and 5) and a couple Linn LP 12s. I also once had a Nottingham Spacedec.

I explored the modded Technics because I was looking for a really simple, fun to operate deck to use around my 3 kids.

After chatting with Kevin, I bought a 1210 M5G with provisions for the power supply (although at first I did NOT procure the PS), the "damping" trough, and the Stanton integral cart (modded by KAB). I was very happy with the purchase.

Last week I added the PS and the Isonoe (UK) footers.

Folks, this TT kills.

Have I gone crazy? I don't think so. Do I still love the Regas, Linn LP 12 and Nottingham? Yes.

Is the Technics worth your exploration. Double "yes".

I have no affiliation with KAB whatsoever. Just a good guy with a wonderful product.
lindisfarne
tvad
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Thanks Lindisfarne. Is it fair to say the sonic characteristics you mention as a result of the power supply and Isonoe feet cannot be specifically attributed to one or the other since you have not heard the table with only the power supply or with only the Isonoe feet?

I use a SDS (Sound Deadened Steel) Isoplatmat with good results. The SDS website has a video demonstration of the isolation material in action.
lindisfarne OP
507 posts
 
TVAD- Yes, your deduction is fair to say as I have not independently auditioned the PS/Isonoe feet. The TT, as currently constituted, kills is what I will say. Perhaps not scientific enough for some, but I'm not a lab.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
I'm not looking for science, just an idea of the value of each KAB mod taken separately. I greatly appreciate your thoughts.
kublakhan
717 posts
 
Hey Lind, if you like herbie's stuff, check out this link for the technics:

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanlg&1192235918
pbb
1,135 posts
 
Seems things have gone full circle (no not of Wilson-Benesch fame!), as I remember a time when anyone who owned a Technics was treated like a pariah for having a direct drive turntable. I remember giving mine away to my brother-in-law when I bought a harmon-kardon T-60. I remember when the word was that the motor vibrations would inevitably be transmitted to the platter. I remember that if it wasn't a Linn or a clone thereof sitting in your room you were not an audiophile. Great to see that the Technics is alive and kicking.
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