@OP You should really listen to the new delta sigma drive version of the GR and also the 1200G before deciding to trash the arm on your existing deck.
1200GR upgrade tonearm or table?
My vinyl rig sounds so freakin’ good it should be illegal. The last item on my list is the tonearm. I’m running a Phasemation PP-500 with their top headshell. I’ve been told it works fine with the Technics tonearms but something better and heavier will make it even better. I’m thinking Glanz or Soraine.
for $3k-ish I don’t think I can upgrade the table but the arm is doable.
Thoughts?
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@pinwa I’m running all Phasemation: PP-500 into a set of T-1000 SUTS then into an EA-350. All cabling for this is also Phasemation. |
@yoyoyaya is that the GR2? Or the 1300? I’ll look into it |
I would agree with the sentiment that an upgrade in your phono stage is going to be a lot more audible than purchasing a new tonearm, as there is nothing terribly wrong with the OEM tonearm on your TT. Why do you say you need a "heavier" tonearm? If that is the driving force behind your interest in a new tonearm, why not just add mass to the OEM tonearm? It's quite easy to find a heavier headshell, for example. Examples: Ortofon LH9000, Orsonic av101. Or just place a dime or a nickel on top of the OEM headshell. |
@lewm agreed also. I am running rhe Phasemation headshell which is heavier for sure. I had to put the aux weight on the arm to balance it. And everything sounds fabulous. I guess more or less I want to get the most out of the cartridge. |
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