Help with TT for my System

I would probably try the Technics also, but I’m surprised no one mentioned Rega as an option, since you mentioned your reluctance for setup, as their turntables are all plug and play, with no adjustments for tonearm or cartridge.  

@ckenr The Option for the Technics will do you no harm, with this Model referred to there is a Tonearm supplied.

There does remain the Option for a Alternate Headshell and an Open Mind on which Material / Material + Weight is also worth consideration.

I use a 9 Gram AT MS 9 with Ortofon Cart's. 

I also use a Japanese DD TT. 

@drbond: I think my price point and the ease of operation requirement have excluded a lot of brands. I sold my Well-tempered Amadeus because I could no longer bend over, maintain a good balance, and correctly aim the stylus on the record. Initially, I was going to ask for just an arm, and then find a record spinner to match it., but the least resistant course of action seems to be the closest thing to a plug and play. I have to listen to my body also! 

@pindac: thank you for the confirmation and suggesting the headshell. I happen to live around the corner from Blue Jeans Cables. I should be able to try out a few of their products to find the optimum sound.

I own a Signature 21 so am biased toward VPI Industries. Put me in the fanboy category that recommends what they own so take that into consideration.

I traded in a VPI Prime at Gig Harbor Audio they may not have sold . If you are in the Seattle area and don’t mind a nice drive, they have a fun store to visit. It has a uni-pivot arm that sounds just as good as my current preference, a gimbal arm. I find a gimbal arm easier to handle.

I have heard nothing but good things about Technics and agree that would be a solid choice.

I used a Ortofon Cadenza Bronze cartridge on the VPI Prime and still use it on my Signature 21. I do like to buy from USA companies like VPI though, and they have models at price points from $1,500 and up. You can even call and talk to or email the owners for advice and recommendations.

I don't see your VPI on GHA's used gear page. I will contact them on Monday. Meanwhile, the sl1200g on A/G in Utah has sold, and I have made an offer for a used anniversary SL-1200G in Los Angeles from a seller who is reluctant to ship. I have also checked the Hi-Fi shark website, and for some reason it is not picking up what's on USAM and A/G.