I have read (and Michael Fremer also mentioned this feedback from some owners in his review of the 1200G back in 2017) that the sound signature of this turntable tends to be bright. Audio-Technica's house sound is on the bright side. An Audio-Technica cartridge will make your sound even brighter. Unless you like a bright tonality, I would avoid it. Probably something from Nagaoka or Goldring will be better suited. And you have to take into consideration your electronics as well. Just my 2 cents. Others may comment.
Phono stage and Cartridge for Technics 1210 GR
I am about to purchase a Turntable and am leaning towards Technics 1210 GR was looking at 1200G but then realized cost of good cartridge and phono. This is all new to me since I have been mainly streaming and listening to some CD/DAT.
I would like to spend no more than $1500 for for the phono stage and cartridge. Anything else i will need that I am not thinking about?
I am currently using a Linear Tube Audio ZOTL Ultralinear Integrated Amplifier I did not get phono stage when purchased. I asked about adding cost would be $1250 level 1 or $1900 level 2. I have been researching on the forum and it seems most recommend a separate phono stage.
Here is link to my system.
dukeassassin's System - Virtual Systems (audiogon.com)
Thanks for your time in advance.
I would like to spend no more than $1500 for for the phono stage and cartridge. Anything else i will need that I am not thinking about?
I am currently using a Linear Tube Audio ZOTL Ultralinear Integrated Amplifier I did not get phono stage when purchased. I asked about adding cost would be $1250 level 1 or $1900 level 2. I have been researching on the forum and it seems most recommend a separate phono stage.
Here is link to my system.
dukeassassin's System - Virtual Systems (audiogon.com)
Thanks for your time in advance.