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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
radioheadokplayer
181 posts
 
so anyone try what vinylvin did to find a threaded cone to perfectly replace the technics tt feet?
johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
07-04-08: Radioheadokplayer
so anyone try what vinylvin did to find a threaded cone to perfectly replace the technics tt feet?
I also use Dayton brass speaker cones (from Parts Express) to replace the std. M5G feet. They come with exact screw-in replacement size M6 threads. I definitely noticed an improvement when I replaced the Technics feet with the brass cones. But I haven't put the washers in yet. That'll come next when I remember to pick up a set next time I'm in Home Depot.
alex_yakovlev
102 posts
 
Kevin is in my opinion an absolute expert in 1200, and I wholeheartedly stand behind all of his upgrades. Personally, I consider fluid damper and power supply to be the most important ones.
radioheadokplayer
181 posts
 
Any technics tt users try demagnetizer product as final step before record playing?

Alex,

Even if you are right and they are the most important two, would like to figure out whether to upgrade from vibrpods + isolation maple butcher block as a third best upgrade!!

Mike
alex_yakovlev
102 posts
 
Mike, I prefer replacing original feet with metal cones, but it should be dependent on ones platform.
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