Thanks for the information. I will get in touch with Tim shortly.

I am interested in any mods you are willing to pass on.

I have spent time listening to the XB1. It is nice sounding in soft way. Nothing to worry about, but it lacks a bit of bite. Particularly in the bottom end. I was using a VFET amp (known for bass) and a couple of Pioneer CS911s (with 15in bass drivers) and alnico tweeters.

The plinth is actually not bad. I will probably keep it as is. The deck really isolates external vibration. The 1967 advert is right you can strike the top plate with no effect on playing

Thanks again

Howard