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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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downunder
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Hi Chakster

the EMT metal rack looks awesome.   please post pics

I am using with my SP10 mk3 / Technics plinth with your MS cu-180 platter mat with Stillpoint V's threaded into the feet positions, on top of a granite platform isolated by compression springs.

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downunder
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@best-groove
How did you clean your cu-180 without removing the varnish/laquer.

btw - I have a Tenuto copper mat here at the moment. I am borrowing a friends while he borrows my SAEC SS300
downunder
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Thanks best-groove.   That is not in Australia, but there are other copper cleaners - just a bit hesitant to use as don't want to remove the laquer finish, so will probably keep as is.

  The Tenuto fits the SP10 mk3 and Pioneer P3 fine. Not as perfect as the cu-180 - but at least you can remove it without the need for suction cups :-).
    It sounds excellent as well - have not compared to the CU-180 thou.  the one I have is 2.2kg, so is heavier than the cu-180 - same weight as the CU-500.
    Since you seem to be in Italy - have you seen or used the TORQUEO AUDIO COPPER MAT . That also looks high quality but more expensive than the Tenuto.

  Hi Chakster - I would love your CU-500 or another cu-180 but the cu-190 is up to 3 times more expensive and CU-500 3-6 times more expensive than the Tenuto.

  cheers
  
downunder
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@rauliruegas 

Raul - as you know, nothing is for certain in turntables.  The MS cu-180 definitely sounds better than the thick or thin technics mat or any other mat I have tried - fits like a glove as well.

 With the Pioneer Exclusive P3, not so sure. the P3 rubber mat is original and does things that no other mat has done on the P3. That said, nothing wrong with the sound the Tenuta is producing.
downunder
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@ ferrari275 

What does the pure copper mats do sonically that are heads and shoulders above the gunmetal copper alloy's like the cu-180?   in your opinion.
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