Audio Technica AT-ART1000X

Thank you everyone for your constructive posts. Right now my first imparative is to retip my Dynavector XXII MK II so I can exercise my new analog chain, however, my next major investment is to upgrade my Auralic Vega (13 years old) to a LTA Aero dac. Once done, I‘ll be back to the analog chain meaning another cart taking into consideration my Lejonklou Entity. Fun stuff and thanks again for the support

OP…you have some great thoughts and excellent equipment. 
 

I agree with Lewm. Why should we box ourselves into a corner whenever we are trying to decide cost performance ratio and expenditures for our equipment. I don’t buy into that “you should only spend X amount for this equipment when the other equipment costs X mount”. Now, of course, the rationale for expenditures is a personal matter depending on individual situations, budgets, synergy, etc. 

All I can say, is why can’t we embrace modding our systems the same we mod our muscle or sports cars? No one ever says well, you should spend X amount for exhaust, titanium for example, or headers, air intakes, carbon fiber, wheels, tires, etc.

In the end, it’s about delivery and execution and one’s own personal satisfaction. When rolling into a cars and coffee with new carbon brakes and wheels on older sports car, people are more apt to say “wow, wool”, and so I think it should be the same with the audio hobby. Test limits or think outside the box to satisfy your our interests. Have fun and enjoy the musical roller coaster. 

Hello,

I can't comment specifically on either the SL-1300G or the Art Cartridge.  I do know two things that may be helpful, though.  I do own the Technics SL-1400G and a Transfiguration Phoenix S cartridge.  The Transfiguration cartridge is remarkable in that it's one of the few cartridges I've seen Michael Fremer rave about (Along with the AT-ART1000X).  Please find and read the review on the Transfiguration.  Now on to your turntable, coincidentally Michael RAVES about it along with mine.  I sold my highly reviewed Pro-Ject RPM 10 Carbon.  This Technics with the Transfiguration is literally SHOCKING.  I've never heard control of LPs at this level.  If this is a turntable then both my Pro-Ject and Previous VPI Classic were toys.  My Ortofon Cadenza Bronze falls so far short of the Transfiguration with this turntable.  KNowing these things I've set my sights on taking Michael's advise and one day in the near future I'll put the AT-ART1000X on a "CARD" as he suggested.  It's on my radar.  I hope this helps encourage you to trust your turntable (and Michael).

"Would I be crazy to mount a Audio Technica AT-ART1000X on my new Technics SL1300G?"

not really, if you like the sound’ why not! there is a good synergy btw audio-technica carts and technics spinners, they match well. 

I have heard the slightly older ART 1000 cartridge and it is among my favorites in sound quality and it is not as high priced as some of the others I like too.