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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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parrotbee
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Dear Chakster
Are you in a rush to get a plinth? I am developing a very interesting plinth for my Sony TTS8000 - I am convinced that it will be transferable to the SP10.
I don't want to give you too much detail save to say that it's not all about mass, nor all about damping, but getting a balance.
thanks
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chakster OP
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David, you are right.
It's a shame that i can't just go and check my SP10 in different plinths.
I'm in another world. This Teak Wood plinth from Thai is virtually unknown, no feedbacks/reviews online, but the guy also made Garrard and Thorens plinth off the same Teak Wood. I don't like the Obsidian one as it's impossible to mount "12inch tonearm on it. My current arms are all "12 inch.

This is a picture of my SP10 in Teak Wood plinth
with Thomas Schick tonearm (i'm currently selling):

https://87.img.avito.st/640x480/1620530187.jpg
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chakster OP
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Thanks Mosin, the one you have posted reminds me Monarch turntable (which is no other than SP10 motor). Unfortunately not for "12 arm. Anyway SP10 wihtout metal frame is much nices in any plinth and more flexible to tonearm mounting.

Monarch looks really nice on this picture:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZNaWHl4mRFE/TtkNQILzxFI/AAAAAAAAD6s/4k1aZ5FkxN8/s1600/shapeimage_18.png

Kodo The Beat turntable in Steve Dobbins plinth also great:
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/cd/28/30/cd28302908dfed6173dc3e5dd1c88853.jpg

I like the idea of two armboards on the back (Steve Dobbins style):
http://www.xactaudio.com/kodo.php
gilles130
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I have a 160 lb aluminium plinth for my ptp4 lenco.The purpose is not to damp but evacuate the vibes through one big pointe.The two other feet are neutral .
td160
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Link below to a recent project with my sp10 mkII.
http://www.theanalogdept.com/user510_sp10_mkii.htm

I had already tried a high mass approach with stacked layers of baltic birch multi-ply. Then the idea occurred to me that 'what if' one tried a lighter but rigid platform. Wouldn't spurious energy transfer into and around the lighter plinth somewhat quicker than with the previous massive plinth. That was part of the plan.

Also in use is a Minus-K BM1-150. I already had this one prior to the SP10 mkII project. I had ordered the heavy Minus-k model to accommodate some massive slate that was under a TD124.

-Steve
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