Rockyboy, I had my 15 year old Sapphire reconditioned and upgraded by SOTA. I would do it again in an instant. I spent over an hour talking to a tech who answered ever question and explained all work that could be done and why it should or should not be done. My table sounds terrific!!
SOTA Sapphire Upgrades
Have a SOTA Sapphire with Premier FT-3 arm and Benz MC20E2 cartridge (and reflex clamp). Would like to upgrade if an upgrade would actually make an audible difference and wasn't expensive. Anyone have any upgrade(s) that they strongly recommend? Obviously, I'm looking for the biggest bang for my buck. Is this turntable even worth upgrading? Is the FT-3 an entry level arm? I'd ask SOTA but I'm not sure they'd give me the straight scoop.