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

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.

Pindac, I apologize if I sounded harsh in my last post. Anyone can say anything about how any two components sound in a side by side comparison, and your report is one example. There’s no right or wrong conclusion in that context. I just disagree for reasons already stated.

@lewm I thank you for the context of your most recent mail, and allow me to elaborate on my post and how it was intended to assist the OP.

I did not mention the Technics Model TT's without the prompt to supply further information from the OP, who appeared to have been steered towards certain Technics Models, either Vintage or from present production as a result of a contribution from @rauliruegas and follow up posts.

This did in my assessment seem to confuse the OP who was now trying to understand deficiencies in what he has at hand, and what options are available for a alternative.

The information that was made known by myself was with prior consideration for its value to the Thread. The OP had expressed a curiosity, and I could contribute to help with this. I own a SP10 Mk II that has been overhauled, and I regularly listen to a few other SP10 Mk II's, as well as the SP10 R. 

I think this qualifies me to have had a experience, and there are a few thousand hours of use of DD TT's behind me,  but I have not had a experience of the one in a overseas Country that I made a reference to, but fully get the content of the private conversation had.

I was letting the OP know the SP10 MkII can prove to be a totally satisfying TT and the bank does not need to be broken, as they had requested a thought on what was considered to be a Great Bang for Buck solution in place of the 1200 model.

The reference to the modified SP10 MkII was to give the OP an insight to further heights that could be attained if the desire evolved to attain such a level.

@rauliruegas  How you have overlooked your initiation of causing the OP to take on a whole new direction in this thread and question their present owned TT and seek out alternative options to consider as a replacement.

I have encouraged the OP to receive a demonstration of a item that may have been on a shortlist, and encouraging them to use their ears for assessments and not forum talk.

Not at any time did a encouragement be given to suggest a SUT was needed.

The SUT was used as a explanation to show how valuable a demonstration of a device can be when wishing to bring something new into a owned system.

I have heard modified TT's of all drives and especially the SP10 MkII. I am very fortunate to own an overhauled SP10 MkII with Tweaks on board from a very well respected mechanical / electronics engineer. I do agree that the TT from overseas was not demonstrated to myself, but the engineer is very respected and a contact point for other renowned engineers who reside in other Countries.

I am not qualified to comment on Electronics or Mechanical Engineering, in the capacity that the individuals I do converse with are quite capable of and express an adeptness in their skills. It is quite satisfying to have the confidence of these individuals and be trusted with information when introduced to their IP that very few will be informed of.