Analogue front end. You want more weight, scale and dynamics.Where do you start upgrading?

Is it the table, arm or cartridge, or perhaps phono stage? Assuming you have no clear weak links. Maybe even motor controller ?

inna03-06-2025 10:06pm

sns Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,644 posts 03-06-2025 at 11:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Direct drive versus previous belt drive tt's did it for me.
sns Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,644 posts 03-08-2025 at 04:35am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @martinl07d Assume you're speaking to me. Belt drives I ran included highly modified Thorens, stock Rega's, a few VPI. My direct drive is Technics SP10 Mk II with custom build nearly 100lb plinth Stillpoints for support, Jelco 12" kinife edge bearing arm. This sits on nearly 100lb stand with 1/2" aluminum top plate with vibration sink on concrete fireplace hearth on suspended floor with floor jacks for support. Huge amount of mass loading for this DD tt gave me the slam, bass extension and articulation, pace I could never get with the belt drives.