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Is the KAB Fluid Damper worth it if...

...that is the only mod you purchase for a technics 1210? My setup will consist of a 3" maple platform with brass footers replacing the existing ones. I really don't think I could do the rewire myself, and I don't really want to send my turntable into KAB. With just the purchase of the damper would this rig be able to get the most out of higher end cartridges?--Cheers
jmoog08
tvad
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I just received a MintLP Best Tractor and set up my cartridge.

I can say without question that this protractor has resulted in the best sound I have heard from my Technics SL1200 MK2.

If you haven't set up your cart correctly (and mine wasn't despite spending considerable time working on it), then you haven't yet heard what your table is capable of. Excellent instructions. Excellent precision device.

It's my new #1 recommended upgrade to the SL12xx tables (or any table).
johnnyb53
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07-20-08: Tvad
I just received a MintLP Best Tractor and set up my cartridge.

I can say without question that this protractor has resulted in the best sound I have heard from my Technics SL1200 MK2.
Tvad, thanks for the intriguing post. I have a couple of questions.

1. The SL12x0 series is often accused of having a narrow stereo image, with a soundstage width limited to the speaker locations. Did re-setting the alignment change the stereo image, and how?

2. Did you already get rid of that AT150MLX? Did improved alignment affect vocal sibilants and surface noise?
tvad
9,467 posts
 
1. No

2. Part 1) Yes. Part 2) Does not apply.
johnnyb53
3,490 posts
 
OK. So what improvements did you hear after aligning your cartridge with the MintLP Best Tractor?
tvad
9,467 posts
 
07-29-08: Johnnyb53
OK. So what improvements did you hear after aligning your cartridge with the MintLP Best Tractor?
Less distortion, especially inner groove distortion. Cleaner, more balanced response.
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