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Recommendations for Sota Star

I just purchased a Sota Star. This will be used in conjunction with a Conrad Johnson phono pre, CJ pre, and CJ power. Interconnects are Stealth PGS gold and speakers are Tannoy Turnberrys.

I love a sweet, relaxed, warm sound and am now looking for an arm and cartridge to give me just that. :Listening? Primarily soft jazz (Diana Krall, Holly Cole, Melody Gardot, etc.) and classical. Budget? Up to $2k for a used arm and $1k for a used (maybe new) cartridge.

Any suggestions or experiences put forth will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.
rbschauman

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lespier
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Had an SME-V when I had my Star ... good combination.
For less money if you can find one, I'd also recommend a Zeta arm. Had one on a non vacuum Sota (before I bought the Star)and that was a great sounding turntable!
The Zeta will fit on an armboard with a Linn cutout (used 6 instead of 3 bolts)which are availlable from Sota and also come up second hand from time to time.
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