Technics 1210 a bargain or a burden?
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Technics 1210 a bargain or a burden?
Having some earth problems with my 1210 since i installed a different tone-arm and in my frustration started to wonder if it was indeed worth the sheckles i am throwing at it? I was also wondering what the general consensus is regarding the virtues of said 1210? Bargain or burden? Are there better TT's out there for the same money?
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Re: Technics 1210 a bargain or a burden?
Out of interest, what DD do you use?Progmeister wrote:Having some earth problems with my 1210 since i installed a different tone-arm and in my frustration started to wonder if it was indeed worth the sheckles i am throwing at it? I was also wondering what the general consensus is regarding the virtues of said 1210? Bargain or burden? Are there better TT's out there for the same money?
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Re: Technics 1210 a bargain or a burden?
Worth checking this if you don't mind...
The arm should be earthed to the deck itself and I think you'd find the original arm was. Might be worth having a look.
What arm have you changed to? If you still have the original arm, get it to Audio origami for a foam-fill and new exit wires. It should transform into something rather good then as long as you don't use wacky cartridges in it.
The arm should be earthed to the deck itself and I think you'd find the original arm was. Might be worth having a look.
What arm have you changed to? If you still have the original arm, get it to Audio origami for a foam-fill and new exit wires. It should transform into something rather good then as long as you don't use wacky cartridges in it.
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Re: Technics 1210 a bargain or a burden?
If I was in the market I would buy this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-PL-70 ... 210143b5a8
http://www.thevintageknob.org/pioneer-PL-707.html
Dave the only thing worth doing with a Rega arm (apart from the R200) is selling it at ebay. You could do a hell of a lot worse that buy a R200 to replace it. We had this same conversation on a thread a couple of weeks ago.
I explained *technically* why the Rega arm is crap and I stick by it.
http://www.thevintageknob.org/pioneer-PL-707.html
Dave the only thing worth doing with a Rega arm (apart from the R200) is selling it at ebay. You could do a hell of a lot worse that buy a R200 to replace it. We had this same conversation on a thread a couple of weeks ago.
I explained *technically* why the Rega arm is crap and I stick by it.
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Re: Technics 1210 a bargain or a burden?
Yes, id'e like one of these but they are as rare as rocking horse shit.
Dr Bunsen Honeydew wrote:PIONEER PL71 + SPU Gold
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Re: Technics 1210 a bargain or a burden?
That PL707 is better I have heard one, ignore that it has auto return it doesn't effect the performance.
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Re: Technics 1210 a bargain or a burden?
I never mentioned the RB arms. is that what the OP uses? Not a recommendation for the techie from me. The R200 is too deep for slimline plinths I think, but mine has a Cardas mini-DIN fitted underneath and this adds to the depth once a suitable 90 degree socket is inserted. If a Rega arm is to be used, a wooden armboard would be better I think.Dr Bunsen Honeydew wrote:If I was in the market I would buy this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-PL-70 ... 210143b5a8
http://www.thevintageknob.org/pioneer-PL-707.html
Dave the only thing worth doing with a Rega arm (apart from the R200) is selling it at ebay. You could do a hell of a lot worse that buy a R200 to replace it. We had this same conversation on a thread a couple of weeks ago.
I explained *technically* why the Rega arm is crap and I stick by it.
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