SP10mk2: OMA Graphite plinth vs.Dobbins plinth
@chakster I am skeptical because I do not believe that cast iron is an appropriate material, rather I think it is only a "marketing operation" as I do not believe that a plinth must weigh a great many many and many kg. I am convinced that we need balance in our choices without necessarily exaggerating on every accessory. |
I am sure OMA thought about it, but my first issue with using cast iron for a plinth would be related to the possible effect of a ferrous metal on the function of the motor. Theoretically, the iron surround could distort the magnetic lines of force around the motor and thereby suck out some torque. Just something to ask OMA about. |
Maybe it is not 100% Cast Iron, i don’t know what is inside. But the Cast Iron plinth for SP-10R is their next plinth after great success of the Pennsylvanian Graphite Slate plinth which i like a lot (visually). Super heavy weight is not what i’m looking for, but aesthetically OMA plinth are so nice. For the round turntable like Victor TT-101 or Denon DP-80 similar shape of the plinth is nice. For two tonearms it is probably overkill. Actually for TT-101 we only need a small ring to support the drive and a some kind of toneam pod, so it is not as big and heavy as the huge OMA plinth for Technics. All i know is that Cast Iron is cheap in my area, i’m pretty sure it’s cheaper than wood. BTW (slightly off topic) : regarding the arm pod i just noticed that one of them has been made from Phenolic Tube, it was mentioned in this review. Anyone familiar with this material ? |
They quoted me $10,000 for their new Hypo-eutectic grey iron plinth that weighs 150lbs. Muhahahahahaaaa nice!! These people are totally crazy; believes that turntable owners who want a plinth are all as rich as Rockefeller. Those who are rich buy new turntables from the cost of thousands and thousands of dollars without old turntables without plinths. |
These people are totally crazy; believes that turntable owners who want a plinth are all as rich as Rockefeller. At least OMA has taste, many manufacturers in the same segment does not have a taste in my opinion, at least their designers. And if you will look at the prices for OMA plinth on the first page then you will see it's no more than others asking for high-end plinth ($2-3k). Still too much for us, but quite OK for many audiophiles. |
