SAEC Making Tonearms Again!

I guess it really is personal preference like anything in this hobby.  The Technics turntables are an amazing value and in many ways are better than the SME 20 that I heard.  The 20 sounded a bit thick and as much as I tried to like it, the 1200 G is not only less expensive, but outperforms the older design.  That is to my ears.  I also discussed the possibility of adding an SME V to the 1200g with a very prominent reviewer and he said, "don't bother".  I must say that I agree with that assessment.  The stock arm is fantastic but must be carefully matched with headshell and cartridge to get the best performance.  However, the stock headshell is great as it depends on synergy with cartridge.  Its an amazing freebie with this table.  I am sure there are better, but many would be extremely satisfied with stock arm IMO.  I have spoke with others that are regularly using 5,000.00 plus cartridges with the stock arm.