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Should I stick with my old TT or buy new?

I have an old (26yrs.) Technics SL1700 direct drive TT in mint condition. I had it upgraded with a new Rega cartrige and Linn phono cables a few years back and it does sound OK to me. My question is - Is it worth it sonicly to take the plunge and buy a newer design with current TT technology? Are newer turntable really in that much of a different league as old ones? I am considering the Clearaudio Emotion/Satisfy/Aurum Classics Wood cartridge combo.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated
bunner100

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psychicanimal
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If it's possible to fit a better arm (e.g. Rega RB250 or some derivative)

The general perception is that Rega makes a better arm that Matsuhita. It's just a perception...

Used to have a 1700. It's not like the 1200--and the 1200 can be easily modded.

http://www.kabusa.com

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