How good is the Technics 1200 Mk2 with all the KAb upgrades?

Vegasears,

Is the Jelco 750 a better arm for the 1200 compared to the Rega 251? I have the latter and while it sounds great, changing of cartridge is a pain as well as lack of VTA adjustment makes me wonder if I'm fully utilizing my cartridge.

Chakster,

Thanks for the input. A knowledgeable friend set up my rega 251 on my 1200 with the feickert protractor so I’m pretty sure that it’s set up properly as my clumsy attempt was way off upon his inspection.

Good point re the jelco arm cost. Might as well save up for the GR which I’ve been looking at for quite some time. Or I could buy more records! I constantly find myself vacillating between those two thoughts: new TT or more records?

Lastly, since the thread is about KAB mods. What is the general concencus on the outboard PSU? Is there a marked difference? I already have quiet and black background (as far as my ears can tell). Thanks in advance!

Chakster,

Thank you for your comments on the PSU and for bringing up those points. Echoing what @sbank said, that's a great deal for a SP10mk2!

I also reached out to Kevin of KAB and this is his reply re external PSU:

You should place the needle in the leadout groove of a record, platter
standing still, and turn the volume up listening for a distinct hum. If you
don't hear it, then you know your power transformer is quiet. If you do hear
it, the external PS will certainly solve that.

There is a faint hum but I think its coming from my tube phonostage and because its present whether or not the needle is dropped.