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Aftermarket Upgrade Question

I'll start by saying: total newbie here. So I'll take any due critique that comes with this territory.

Simple question, on a starter TT such as my Akai BT500, are there aftermarket upgrades to areas such as tonearm and platter than a semi-handy person like me would be able to perform?

Yeah, I know. Just buy a better table. But I really like the look and if some simple changes to the above mentioned parts could give me an added improvement to my vinyl, I'd look into it. It's also not being powered by a "high end" system.

Thank you in advance! 

mucker

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holmz
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@mucker maybe:

  1. A brush to wipe the dust off,  
  2. A way to clean the stylus once in a while.
  3. Some sleeves for records if they need them.
  4. A cheap scale to ensure that the tracking force is set OK.
  5. Download a protractor to check the alignment, (but it is likely set ok)
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holmz
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I would just listen to it.

You will either like it and maybe upgrade in a few years, like it just how it is, or chuck it or sell it.

So I would not even modify anything. Just brush the LPs, and spin em up.

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