@rauliruegas
I have considered the possibility of acquiring a 10R, but that will effectively wipe out my audio kitty. I changed careers a couple years back and no longer make the money I used to , and may never will again. So I have to be careful with my audio dollars.
I have heard it argued that the new 10R will use all surface mount chips, and in case of it ever needing repair, it will be virtually impossible to get a standard tech to work on it. We will say a $10,000 drive unit should never fail, and Technics will support the table. However, they did not support the SP 10 MK III well when it developed problems, as it became revealed that the circuit overheated due to the design, and certain chips became unattainable, meaning many tables could not be repaired. Until Fidelis Analog came along and made a replacement for the MN6042 chip. Technics did not help their owners out on that. Could this scenario play out with the 10R? Maybe.
I might go to a table configured with two arms. Three might be a bit awkward. I cannot see myself breaking up the SL1000 I have, as its as close to a mint SP 10 MK II package I have ever seen. The EPA 250 arm may be a bit less desirable, but its still a mighty fine arm.
I suppose I have the summer to think through this, as its hard to move gear during this time. Once September comes around, then people are ready to get back to audio.
I have considered the possibility of acquiring a 10R, but that will effectively wipe out my audio kitty. I changed careers a couple years back and no longer make the money I used to , and may never will again. So I have to be careful with my audio dollars.
I have heard it argued that the new 10R will use all surface mount chips, and in case of it ever needing repair, it will be virtually impossible to get a standard tech to work on it. We will say a $10,000 drive unit should never fail, and Technics will support the table. However, they did not support the SP 10 MK III well when it developed problems, as it became revealed that the circuit overheated due to the design, and certain chips became unattainable, meaning many tables could not be repaired. Until Fidelis Analog came along and made a replacement for the MN6042 chip. Technics did not help their owners out on that. Could this scenario play out with the 10R? Maybe.
I might go to a table configured with two arms. Three might be a bit awkward. I cannot see myself breaking up the SL1000 I have, as its as close to a mint SP 10 MK II package I have ever seen. The EPA 250 arm may be a bit less desirable, but its still a mighty fine arm.
I suppose I have the summer to think through this, as its hard to move gear during this time. Once September comes around, then people are ready to get back to audio.