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Post Subject: SP10's etcPosted by guy sergeant on: 1/4/2007
Hi John,
I was involved with the Voyd originally. I have no connection with AN UK now except that I use one of their UK made Io cartridges.
With regard to the SP10 Mk2 I like it very much. It removes any sense that a record is playing. I use a 10mm polycarbonate mat on it which to my ears gives a more natural presentation of lower frequencies than the supplied rubber mat. It is also ergonomically a joy to use. One of Arthur Khoubesserian's Funk Achromats would also worth trying if cut down to 293mm diameter.
If looking for one now, I would try to avoid ex radio station ones particularly if they have the additional pitch control electronics (unless you are an avid 78's collector). I'm not convinced by the overpriced Technics Obsidian plinth either. Mine is fitted to a Stirling Broadcast Corian plinth but I'm not sure these are still available now. Mine also has the magnetic brake disengaged. If you have any electronics capability it may be worth updating some of the electrolytic capacitors in the power supply purely for reasons of longevity although many of these machines that have been in regular use still seem to work perfectly well.
If you see the much rarer SP10 MK3 you should definitely consider that. It was possibly the ultimate expression of Direct Drive.Rerurn to Romy the Cat's Site