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Silly turntable question

(The question, not the TT!)

I'm assembling a turntable setup, slowly over time.
At this point I have an SP-10 with the factory
obsidian plinth/cover. I have a new SME-V for it
that I bought about 6 years ago (I did say slowly). It's
not even set up yet, let alone having been listened to.

Now, I've gotten the idea in my head that I want a 12-inch
arm instead, the SME-312. THAT would mean selling the
obsidian plinth and buying something custom, as well as
buying the new arm.

I'm willing to admit that I must surely have some mental
quirk to want this change, untested.

Even so, I humbly ask you, what could I expect soundwise
if I followed through with this proposed upgrade ?
Subtle improvements ? How subtle ?
Or, should I just be happy with what I have ?

Speakers are DIY custom built, amps are Brystons,
listening room is way too small.

"Do you think I'll be happy ?" What a question.
noslepums

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noslepums OP
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First, thank you folks very much for your comments !
I'm the first to laugh at myself about this, I have other
unfinished projects at home on par with this. I seem to be
pretty good at starting projects but not as good at
finishing.

I have an old Clearaudio Accurate cart (12g, 15cu) that
"should" resonate at 8.06Hz on the 14g SME-312s, and at
8.57Hz on the 11g SME-V. So that would indicate I probably
need a new cart too if I bought the 312s. I could of course
just try it on the -V and not spend any money. Don't know
if this considered a match made in heaven or not.

If I did not use the -V, I could probably get a bit more
on a sale/trade-in, this is true.

Some of you have given me powerful arguements for further
thinking...........;)
noslepums OP
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It is a Mk-II I think, it has the separate power supply
and speed control display.
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