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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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First, what are your system components?

Are you using the wireless feature or do you hardwire the TT to your system? And are you using the built-in phono preamp?

A different tonearm or platter wouldn't be the first upgrades to make on a table at this level. Upgrading the cartridge can provide a noticeable improvement in SQ. And using a dedicated phono preamp (phonostage) would also be a worthwhile upgrade.

 

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