Help with TT for my System

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.

Just bought an open box 1200g from Music Direct for $3,440 plus tax. Guarantees to be better than new. I'll be thinking of you all when I'll be listening to it - it'd better be good!

Better Start Cleaning the Vinyl Source Material, prepare for success.

Better Start considering how the TT's support structure and how the TT is to be mounted on a Support Structure? Prepare for Success 

The Five 'P's' are one friend. 

I have also ordered KAB's liquid damper after reading (skimming, rather} a very long review in these pages. The person who'll be hanging the cartridge is also of the opinion that the damping kit should ameliorate and resonance issue with the factory provided headshell,  and I should not spend any additional money on a different one.

I miss my Teppaz!