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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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mosin
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A friend of mine is doing this one.

http://www.lencoheaven.net/forum/index.php?topic=19818.0
crubio
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It's highly effective and no compressor.

http://www.minusk.com/products/bm8-vibration-isolation-platforms-bench-tops-isolators.html
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geoffkait
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The minus k comes in at about 40 lb, no air, no electricity. Contrast with
say, Vibraplane that tips the scale at a little over 100 lbs due to the 100 lb steel ballast located below the air bladders.
dkarmeli
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Chakster, the plinth will have a direct effect on the sound but not knowing anything about your Taiwanese base you might be trading in the best one for the looks of another! IME the best SP10 base was the Obsidian one built by Technics, the rest are hit and missÂ…

Win, that's an attractive looking base, reminds me of your Saskia.

Crubio & Geoffkait, I see nothing in minus K's literature or design to suggest any beneficial attributes for Chakster's SP10, do you care to expand on why you're recommending the minusk platform?

david
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geoffkait
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The Minus K certainly looks great on paper. It's the old Newport Sub Hertz Platform of yore repurposed.
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