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Hot off the press...Technics SL 1300G

I'm an admirer of the current lineup. Appears to be solid for the price point-$3200?

https://www.technics.com/uk/products/grand-class/turntables/sl-1300g.html

Once a Matt is on that platter, can a reflex clamp be used on that stubby spindle?

What do you DD users do with those less than flat gems found in the bins?

 

tablejockey
lewm
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How and where do you buy an SP10R platter as a separate item? 

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pindac
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I have a Purpose Produced SS Platter that is to be used on my MkII, with my present situation, it is out on loan being tried by a few other MkII users.

One users report is that it adds some lift to the upper frequencies, and on certain tracks this is welcome. The Two Edge Sword for this individual is that they claim it has masked detail on certain tracks.

A system needs to be known very well to capture the changes.

@tablejockey I know the SP10 R very well and at present is a TT I receive demo's of more than any other, even my owned TT's. The TT still has the Factory Supplied Chassis, but does allow for other TA's to be utilised. I am familiar with a12" Glanz used with the 10 R. 

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howardlee
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A bit off topic…. I have a 1200G coming and wondered if there were a decent functioning autolift for it?

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waytoomuchstuff
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It's good to see legacy manufacturers producing relevant and competent products today.

And, designing the PC board in the shape of Florida is good marketing.

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atmasphere
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Based on specs, the 1300 essentially has most of engineering of the 1200G/SP10

Naturally, Technics did things to meet the P.P . 

Out of the box, a stock 1200G can be a "done" piece.

The aesthetic is the deal breaker for me.

@tablejockey I know what you mean. But I've compared a number of excellent machines over the years and the Technics SL1200/1300 brings it all home. Its one of the most speed stable machines made and Technics made a point of dealing with resonance and vibration. So they are nearly state of the art out of the box. I regard the platter pad as one of its biggest weaknesses. The one I feel works best on there is the Oracle mat, but then you have a problem with the spindle being too short for a collet-style record clamp. In due time I hope to fix that issue...

At any rate don't be put off by its appearance. There are many 'tables that cost more and look better that don't have the speed stability or the vibration control- so don't sound as good.

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