I am enjoying my analog system, but what can I do to improve?

Isolate your turntable to make it less affected by vibration from the shelf it's mounted on and from the sound coming from the speakers.

Also, Dynavector makes excellent cartridges, but you may wish to try something different.

Pindac, What you reported is "hearsay" evidence, you reported that someone else reported that he or she preferred his or her modified SP10 Mk2 over the SP10R. Here’s another opinion: I find it hard to believe that any SP10 Mk2, no matter how modified, could audibly outperform the SP10R, with one important qualification; the plinth can make a big difference. If you buy an SP10R, you get a chassis that needs a plinth. If you buy the new Technics plinth along with an SP10R, those two items together are called "SP1000R". The Technics plinth for the SP10R is very elaborate, much better than comparable plinths Technics made for the earlier SP10 models. I know one highly reputable person who owns both an SP1000R and an SP10 Mk3. That is JP Jones, who is a qualified engineer. JP measured the two turntables and found them very comparable. His listening tests suggest not much difference, too. Adding to that finding my own experience that the SP10 Mk3 is easily superior to either one of two Mk2s I have owned (both in slate plinths), there is sort of a geometric proof that the SP1000R is superior to the SP10 Mk2, by "things equal to the same thing are equal to each other". (All my TTs were completely refurbished and brought up to spec before any auditions.) My apologies to Chungj, but I just wanted to set the record straight. I agree with Raul; you should first dial in what you have. I think you live here in Bethesda; if you want me to come over for a listen, I would be happy to do so.

Lew, that is a good idea. I should have you come over to have a listen in my Bethesda home. I will get back to you about the date. Thank you.

Jay

@lewm  I am well aware of the source of the report, and that a direct communication was had with one member of a pairing that had been taking part in a project where the SP10 MkII was modified.

Firstly I spoke directly to the engineer who was instrumental in creating the changes.  The information supplied in this manner does not qualify for being hear say, it has been a very fair assessment from an engineer.

I agree I am not directly in a position to receive a demonstration of the findings so will settle for the information supplied during the contact.

It was made known that one of the pair of individuals owns a SP10 R and at the time of the supply of the information was preferring the modified SP10 MkII as their daily used TT.  

The measurements that have been taken has been analysed by a engineer friend I do have opportunities to meet, and there is enough to suggest that a further investigation is a worthwhile undertaking.

Hence, my comment that I am keen to take part in producing similar modifications.

I listen to the SP10 MkII and SP10 R regular and don't have a prejudice or preference for either, each is able to deliver a very impressive performance with a Sound Quality that is quite satisfying.

I assume these models are in a tight run race, and that at times the replays can between the two can become indistinguishable.

How separated these two models are to the 1200 Model range in their sound quality, is an unknown to myself, and I am not able to offer any comment.   

If the OP can be supported in receiving a demonstration of a not owned Technics DD model, I am sure they would be very appreciative.

@pindac : "

I have a history on this forum of being met with your expression, that shines through with discontent.

I absorb your attacks ...""

With all respect I don’t care about your " pedigree " because is not the main subject here.

Your last two contribution do not help rigth now the OP: SUT and a modified SP10 that you deven not experienced.

During this thread the OP changed his preamp, he does not needs that SUT or whatever but to fine tunning his room system.

My post is not an an " attacks " but only : COMMON SENSE that seems to me is very low on you or way different.

Forums is a " free " place to post for every one and you can follow doing with your personal " sense " that just does not helps the OP : rigth now. Or you can start threads with the subjects you like.

R.