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Linn Upgrade?

I'm currently using a totally original ~1982 LP12, pre-Valhalla, pre-Cirkut, with a Fidelity Research FR64x arm and Benz MC20E-L cartridge. With the usual "upgrade-itis" I've been tempted by the Hercules II and/or MOSE upgrades (substitutes for the very-expensive Lingo, highly praised over in the Linn forum on vinylengine), or upgrading the cartridge. But the other voice in my head says that given the technology changes over the last 27 years, perhaps it makes more sense to buy a new VPI Scout (etc.). I'm actually quite happy with the sound of the Linn as it is, but having listened to a number of super-systems recently, am aware that things could be better. Of course the problem is that everything in the chain has an impact, but in terms of the vinyl front end alone, any thoughts?
palewin

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rauliruegas
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Dear Palewin: As you say everything in the chain has an impact, so you have to make the changes with care. Many alternatives about.

One of them is to change or try with a MM/MI cartridge ( especially that in your SP-8 you can choose for 100kohms to load in the right way a MM/MI cartridge! ), this could give you not only a different " sound " but could make an improvement for the better and your investment will be really low and " humble ".

regards and enjoy the music,
Raul.
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