Thanks all for the comments.
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best-groove: the CT arm spec’s are closer to the the Jelco 50/200, but looks like the Jelco SA-250ST (Mission 774LC), but with an oil damping trough.
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raul: I definitely want to keep the auto functions. Reed and Durand Talea look like excellent options. I have a good platform, I tried different weights and mats (the original mat and a Stillpoint LP1 best; equal to Audio Technica AT665BX setup). Now I have a better tonearm upgrade path.
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amg56: thanks for the turntables comparison... that was one of the things I was asking for.
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best-groove: the CT arm spec’s are closer to the the Jelco 50/200, but looks like the Jelco SA-250ST (Mission 774LC), but with an oil damping trough.
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raul: I definitely want to keep the auto functions. Reed and Durand Talea look like excellent options. I have a good platform, I tried different weights and mats (the original mat and a Stillpoint LP1 best; equal to Audio Technica AT665BX setup). Now I have a better tonearm upgrade path.
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amg56: thanks for the turntables comparison... that was one of the things I was asking for.