Help with TT for my System

@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.