I also use my Shure V15 vmr with a Jico stylus. Lot's of fun.
Technics 1200G Tweaks
Got a Technics 1200G last week. I have been using it with the included power cord and interconnects. It sounds really good but I have the feeling that it would sound better if I replaced them with something better.
Wondering what other owners of the table have bought and been pleased with. I heard that the Shunyata Venom 14 power cord is good. How is their phono IC? Also thinking about Signal Cables.
I would like to keep it under $300 per cord.
Also, has anyone tried using the Isonoe feet?
Thanks!
Wondering what other owners of the table have bought and been pleased with. I heard that the Shunyata Venom 14 power cord is good. How is their phono IC? Also thinking about Signal Cables.
I would like to keep it under $300 per cord.
Also, has anyone tried using the Isonoe feet?
Thanks!
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I’m still not sure it make sence to add a piece of Silver Cable from turntable to phono stage is the headshell leds and internal tonearm cable is copper. Personally i don’t use silver cables in my system at all at the moment, all cables are copper and the sound quality is fantastic :) @andysf Life is easier with MM cartridges, expecially if you’re a fan of Audio-Technica, i use mega rare AT-ML180 OCC as the reference Moving Magnet, the lower model AT-ML170 is not far from AT-ML180. Both are fantastic MMs and much better than many more expensive LOMC in my opinion. Still cheaper than ART-7 LOMC and less demanding to the phono stage, cables etc. Perfect for Technics tonearms. |
Welcome to the 1200G club! Based on advice from the retailer who sold me my 1200G, I’m also using the Shunyata Venom. I happened to have one I could swap out the original one with. Honestly, I can’t say changing the power cord had as much of a noticeable improvement as PC upgrades on my other electronics. I was making other changes at the time so maybe it was too hard to tell. I use and enjoy Morrow level5 phono cables and feel these were a big improvement over the stock cord. As to other tweaks, I did try Herbies mat and didn’t like it on the 1200G. That mat was a very nice mat for my prior table which had an acrylic platter. I actually did, just today, order the SL-1200 version of the Funk Firm Achromat. My research suggests that works well with metal platters. We’ll see. Lastly, I have a DIY maple platform using a Boos Block cutting board and the same ISO blocks that Mapleshade sells. My supplier however offers bigger blocks at a way lower price than Mapleshade. Carts are Audio Technica ART9 (preferred) and a Lrya Delos I use sometimes. Head shells are Zupreme from LP Gear. Nice head shells, and azimuth adjustable. |
Yes Funk Firm mat I have the 5mm which I just replaced with the 3mm so I could use my clamp the 5mm does not leave enough of the spindle exposed. I like the sound of the FF mat also less static coming off of the LP. I am actually using the GAE which I got from a friend since he was going to trade it on the new 10R. I also have a G which I might sell later. Table sits on a symposium shelf, stock feet which I might change later on I still get noise when i tap on my rack below but not to bad. Head shells I like are the Yamamoto HS4 carbon fiber, also have the Zupreme and an Ortorfon that matches the Cadenza Bronze's rounded front I have a Triplanar VII SE coming that I am going to use in lieu of the stock arm to see if it is a big difference if not I will sell it/ |
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