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SP10mk2: OMA Graphite plinth vs.Dobbins plinth

According to the price lists they are in one category, but anyone could comment on quality/performance? At the moment i use big Teak Wood plinth (just $750) custom made in Taiwan for my SP10mk2. Looking for upgrade in the future. I use my sp10mk2 with Reed "12 tonearm now. Doest the plinth actually makes a big difference in sound? My stand is well damped with glass, metal and sarbothane in between.

1) Oswald Mill Audio graphite slate plinth (single layer) $2750, double layer looks fantastic but cost $3500

2) Steve Dobbins famous custom plinth cost $2650 including three Stillpoints feet and automotive show quality paint in black or white. Design has changed many times, still hard to find any current plinth picture online.

I know there are Albert Porter's and Artisan Fidelity quality plinth available, but i don't like the design (i mean just how it looks) for SP10.
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best-groove
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Yep, i just sent you PM here on audiogon about your request for the footers, check it.
Saec mat went to Miami today.

the world is really small  :)

I will check the mail.
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sbank
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Yes, @rauliruegas To make a rhyme you could say Tran Van Tan is the man. 
BTW, I see your comment "Sp-10s needs not those kind of metal mats" but can tell you that in my system with the SP10mkII, EPA250 and the Signet 111E that I bought from you, the 4kg SS mat is a definite improvement and a number of listeners including respected audio manufacturers who heard it in my system all agree that's the case. FYI, I looked around for the AT mat prior to purchasing mine, but not too many of those around anymore, their big suggested footers too. Cheers,
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rauliruegas
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Dear @sbank : What I'm trying to say is that both: the original SOTA and ATs are even better for those TTs, that's all.

Good that you are enjoying your system day by day experiences.

R.
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best-groove
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4kg SS mat is a definite improvement

you will need a good supply of thrust pad to use as a spare with all ncredible weight. lol
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@rauliruegas 

Raul - as you know, nothing is for certain in turntables.  The MS cu-180 definitely sounds better than the thick or thin technics mat or any other mat I have tried - fits like a glove as well.

 With the Pioneer Exclusive P3, not so sure. the P3 rubber mat is original and does things that no other mat has done on the P3. That said, nothing wrong with the sound the Tenuta is producing.
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