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SL1200 upgrade tonearm or replace cartridge?

The upgrade bug has started to bite again. I'm thinking of upgrading my tonearm from a stock sl1200 tone arm with cards wires to a SME arm (309, IV, or V).

My other issue is that my cartridge, a Benz Glider homc, I nearing the point where it could use a re-tip or exchange.

My budget is limited, so I can only do one of the above this year.

So my question is, which upgrade cart or arm?

Is the glider a good fit for the SME arms?

Which SME arm is the best fit for the SL1200?
nick_sr

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vegasears
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Nick, I've pasted two links I used while researching changes/replacement of the arm on my 1210MKII. Lots of really good information.

http://www.soundhifi.com/sl1200/index.htm#other

http://theartofsound.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=46

Good Luck
vegasears
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Nick, I like what you did to the OEM arm. If you don't mind me asking, where did you source the materials? Changing to a straight tube look like a nice project.

allan.walter@yahoo.com
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