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How good is the Obsidian plinth of Technics SP10 ?

Recently I heard an SP10 MK2 playing music at a friend's place. It was mounted on the stock Obsidian plinth. It actually sounded very good. I wonder how good is the Obsidian plinth compared to:

1. Typical after market birch ply plinths ?

2. Custom designed plinth like the Panzerholz plinths made by Albert Porter ?

Any ideas ?
pani

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pani OP
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Chakster, I have been through your thread. Thanks for pointing out anyway.

I am not really a fan of 12" tonearms so it is not a priority for me. All I am trying to figure out is how good/bad is the Obsidian plinth compared to other good plinths made outside. If I decide to try a SP10, should I try to find one with an Obsidian base or just buy naked and find a plinth from one of the after market vendors ?
pani OP
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Hi Nandric,
Where can I buy a AT 636 from ?
pani OP
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Has anyone tried using the Sp10 Mk2 naked (without plinth and directly on some footers) ?  What can be expected from such an arrangement ?
pani OP
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Thanks @chakster .

@raulrigas, what are your impressions of driving the SP10 in the naked mode ? Do you advise getting a good plinth ?
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