Can a Technics SL-1200G challenge the state of the art?

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I now have ordered my trifecta. Technics 1300g, Supatrak Blackbird, Hana Umami Red (with Wally Tools analyzed brass shim).

Looking to improve my stock 1300G with Nagaoka MP-700, until I have all the new gear in house.

Which feet to replace the stock feet? The Funk Firm Boing! or Isonodes?

Whats the best platter mat? I've heard the Origin Live Strata is one of the top contenders.

 

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I now have ordered my trifecta. Technics 1300g, Supatrak Blackbird, Hana Umami Red (with Wally Tools analyzed brass shim).

Looking to improve my stock 1300G with Nagaoka MP-700, until I have all the new gear in house.

Which feet to replace the stock feet? The Funk Firm Boing! or Isonodes?

Whats the best platter mat? I've heard the Origin Live Strata is one of the top contenders.

Cool! I didn't get round to experimenting with replacement feet on my 1200G yet, and the best match there might not work best with a 1300G anyway. With mats I did experiment with a couple (Funk Achromat, Stein Perfect Interface) but finally settled on the Oyaide BR-12, in conjunction with their STB-MSX weight.

 

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Luckily I have a set of EVP footers that are just the right size and capacity. I will be trying these out soon.

 

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I now have ordered my trifecta. Technics 1300g, Supatrak Blackbird, Hana Umami Red (with Wally Tools analyzed brass shim).

Looking to improve my stock 1300G with Nagaoka MP-700, until I have all the new gear in house.

Which feet to replace the stock feet? The Funk Firm Boing! or Isonodes?

Whats the best platter mat? I've heard the Origin Live Strata is one of the top contenders.

I would love to see pictures and read a review one you have it all set up!

 

[rau]

I really liked my upgraded 1200G , but even stock its a real value and competes with higher priced tables

 

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I really liked my upgraded 1200G , but even stock its a real value and competes with higher priced tables

I like how your upgrades are so minimally changed from a visual perspective. Looks really great!

 

[dctom]

Just purchased an Audio Technica AT-ART9XA to put in my Supatrac Blackbird + 1200G as a replacement for my Shelter Harmony, which suddenly stopped working on one channel. Not damaged or mistreated, something of a mystery
Anyway searched for a sensibly priced replacement, taking into account Richard's demo I had heard using a fairly basic AT cart, I came across the 9XA for half price so took a punt.
It sounds superb, regardless of price, certainly reminiscent of my previous Lyra Atlas/4pt combo, excellent imaging, detail, fast, very good tracking, obviously a perfect match for the Supatrac.

 

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Luckily I have a set of EVP footers that are just the right size and capacity. I will be trying these out soon.

I have tried some feet. The Isonode feet were a great upgrade from the stock feet. Everything just quieter, more dynamic, less outside interference. I tried the EVP footers under the Isonodes and there was an additional level of clarity and removal of grunge.

I pulled some super damping compliant material out of my treasure chest. This is no longer available, so is unobtanium at this point. This was used in the Space program and is the best absorber/isolator I have ever run across, and it also has never colored the sound of anything I have used it with. I added this to the Isonodes, and it absorbs absolutely all outside influence. I removed the Isonodes and went back to stock feet. It works just as well. This material absorbs in both horizontal and vertical directions. I've used a stethoscope on the plinth, and I cannot hear any knocks on my platform no matter how hard with this material, nothing penetrates And I cannot hear any influence on playback when playing a blank groove. I even broke the skin on my knuckles and bled on my platform during this test!

So I am not bothering with the Isonodes or the EVP feet, and just using this material. I wish I had a good stock of this, but I only have a limited amount. I have also put this under my tube phono to good sonic effect.

Here is a YouTube Video of the material in action.