Audio Technica AT-ART1000X

@kennyc 

It’s best to strive for a balanced audio chain when lifting sonics

If you truly achieve that, then surely it makes it hard to upgrade anything without replacing the entire system!

I love the concept behind the ART 1000, where the moving coils sit right above the stylus, not at the far end of the cantilever.

@richardbrand yes and no - the point is to not waste money thinking that a single component matters. When upgrading, system balance is in mind

My current cart is a dynavector XXII mkII now out being retipped. Might be a good time to try another cart and have two which can be easily interchanged because of the Technics headshells. Have to keep in mind the a cart suitable for the Lejonklou Entity

I had an ART 1000 and a Hyperion and was trying to decide which one to buy.  I mounted them in two identical headshells for the comparison using my SL1200GAE.  As far as I know the only difference between your arm and mine is that mine is magnesium and yours is aluminum.  I believe the effective mass of the two is similar, close enough for all practical purposes.  Anyway, the AT 1000 worked fine in my TT and is one of the nicest cartridges I have ever heard.  These TTs are way better than people want to give them credit for, then and now.  Your TT will allow the AT 1000 to perform without limitation.

"OP - The arm is the limiting factor on Technics turntables. Something at the level of a Hana Umami Blue would probably make more sense. However, I agree that Technics TTs are underrated.