Sean's Time MachineThanks Albert, Yes the mk2 is on the Equarack. The Equarack feet have visco elastic pellets in the middle. Each pellet can handle 3 lbs. So I can tune the feet for the exact weight of the component... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHi Albert,Thanks for the update on your mk3 and news of a upcoming mod for the mk2. What did they say would improve in the next few months?Sean posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sean's Time MachineSystem edited: Finished amp stands and SP-10 plinth. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sean's Time MachineHi David,I got my CU-180 from user foxtan on ebay. It is not being manufactured anymore so you will have to find it used. I paid $600. It may take awhile to find one but it will be worth it... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemDuct tape. Great idea! I suspected that trying to pry it up would not be a good idea.I will try the clamp without a washer next.Thanks again.Sean posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, That sounds interesting. Is it available for the Mk2 as well?I did some more testing with the Mitchell clamp I have. I tried it with its own felt washer and that improved the bass o... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, I did try my mitchel clamp with the rubber washer from my VPI screw on clamp. It made the bass muddy. The rest of the frequency range was ok but not as good as without it. Maybe if I used a... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sean's Time MachineSystem edited: Added a Micro Seiki CU-180 mat to my SP10 mk2a. This is just about a mandatory accessory for the SP10 mk2. Bass is the most noticeable improvement. Tighter and better defined. Lower ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHi Albert,I just got my CU-180 today. I have only listened to a few LP's so far but I am surprised at the results. It's like I am listening to a new and superior TT. The noise floor is lowe... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemCool. Thanks for the info and pics. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, Thanks for weighing in again. I was curious what gunmetal is made of so I looked it up. Turns out it is roughly 88% copper, 10% tin, and 2% zinc. Which should make it less likely to corrode... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, Thanks I'll have to check those out. Another mat that looks interesting is the 4 lb. copper mat from TTweights. Do you think that would work as well as the Cu-180 on the mk2? The Cu-180 see... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, Right now I'm alternating between a Boston Audio Mat 1 and the Herbies Way Excellent 2 mat. I have tried the HRX weight from my VPI Classic a couple of times. It did not seem to make much o... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert,Thanks for the responce. It is a shame that the mk3 is so rare and expensive. I would love to hear one.I bought my mk2 from Steve Dobbins and he went through it. It has been ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
OTLs and ESLsHi Lew, I'm wondering what TT mat you are using on your Technics SP10 mk3? Did you need to change it after switching from the mk2?Nice system. I have only heard Soundlabs once at a show but... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHi Albert, Very nice looking system/room. I'm sure it sounds awesome.Since you have had both the Technics SP10 mk2 and mk3 can you describe the differences between the two? Also did you hav... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sean's Time MachineLbelchev, I like the Reed/SP10 combo alot. It's the best analog setup I 've had so far. Very quiet and the speed is much more stable than the belt drives I've had. I think alot will depend on the q... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sean's Time MachineSebrof, Now I just need to teach him to solder.I bought that book awhile ago and have not read it yet. Maybe I can get him to summarize it for me. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sean's Time MachineThanks Albert, I'm sure he's not above taking a bribe ;). Your welcome to visit if you find yourself in the Seattle area.I am very happy with the Callisto and H3000. I was considering getti... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sean's Time MachineHe's just daring someone to break in ;o). posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHi Mike,Thanks for the recent tour of your system. The NVS/Telos/Anna was making great music. I have ordered a few of the LP's we listened to that I did not have. Can't wait to try them out... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sean's Time MachineJust moved my AT-150mlx back to the Reed/SP10. The AT-150mlx is the most detailed cart I have at the moment and the Reed is the best at showing that off. I put the Rega Exact on the VPI Classic. Th... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
ESL Two Channel SystemNice room. Looks like your most recent speaker positioning is about the same as what I ended up with. Your room looks bigger than mine though. I found I got better results when I moved my Kayas abo... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Babybear's SystemHi Arnie,I heard the Rel at a dealer once and was quite impressed. I can only imagine how two would sound.I forgot about the new Reed arm. I will have to check it out on their web s... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sean's Time MachineI am in the process of building some amp stands out of butcher block material. I also need to finish the plinth for my Technics SP10 mk2a. I have some birdseye maple trim for both projects that sho... posted over 12 years ago | View comment |