Audio Technica AT-ART1000X


Would I be crazy to mount a Audio Technica AT-ART1000X on my new Technics SL1300G? Will the SL1300G adequately allow the cart to sing? 

drambuiequillhill

Hopefully you have a phonostage good enough to make the ART 1000 sing?

If not, waste of a "big leagues" cart.

ART 9 seems more appropriate for that level of table. 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1QA1jw5Pj7Y&feature=youtu.be

As lewm mentions, no rules. 

For overall sonics, the entire audio chain matters.  Usually to best lift Sonics, it’s best to address the weak link.  If one purchases a component significantly above the level of their audio chain, they will not realize the full potential of the component.  It’s best to strive for a balanced audio chain when lifting sonics.

My phono preamp is a Lejonklou Entity using Linn interconnects, Halo Serene preamp, Atmasphere D Class amp, Devore Obaby speakers, full Carda Clear loom

The OP asks whether the match is "crazy". It's not crazy. The downstream components noted above are good enough to "hear" what the cartridge is doing and maybe stimulate some other upgrades. 

For those of us who believe the source is the most important part of the chain (probably a debate we need not have in this thread), I cannot say it is crazy at all.