Hi All,
My friend Mauro (mauro2098) and I, after Jim's mods on PSU, decided, inspired by Ken's superb work, to follow his path.
We started buying a cheap SL1200 top plate chassis:
Next step, filling the holes and make all borders square with alu-like epoxy plaster:
And finishing with epoxy car plaster:
Mauro has done a very nice work 🙂
Time to choose the veneer:
Mahogany, walnut or ash burl?
My friend Mauro (mauro2098) and I, after Jim's mods on PSU, decided, inspired by Ken's superb work, to follow his path.
We started buying a cheap SL1200 top plate chassis:
Next step, filling the holes and make all borders square with alu-like epoxy plaster:
And finishing with epoxy car plaster:
Mauro has done a very nice work 🙂
Time to choose the veneer:
Mahogany, walnut or ash burl?
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Hi Bill. Probably a new Onyx or used Audiomods if I can find it at reasonable price.
Have a nice day,
Vinz
Have a nice day,
Vinz
The journey continues...
Here's the veneer, ready for the plinth:
Neoprenic glue and lots of patience...
Let everything dry and have a nice evening
Here's the veneer, ready for the plinth:
Neoprenic glue and lots of patience...
Let everything dry and have a nice evening
Thanks Bill.
The veneering is almost completed:
Edges cutted
Spraying motor and tonearm dishes
And voilà the result with shellac finish.
The veneering is almost completed:
Edges cutted
Spraying motor and tonearm dishes
And voilà the result with shellac finish.
It does look good. I've never been a fan of the stock SL-1200 looks at all. Get the AudioMods tonearm, this deserves it.
BillWojo
BillWojo
Congratulations
I do have experience with Audiomods (this is my friend Benny's table), but none with Origin Live new tonearms.
What do you think about Onyx arm?
The alternative would be my beloved Jelco used 750 (or 370H) toearm that has the plus of detachable headshell.
The Art of Sound forum collectively loves the Jelco on the -1200. I have one for a future SP-10 project and can’t directly relate it’s sound, but I have high expectations and no information other than it’s absolutely fantastic. 
