I have a Systemdek IIX with the Profile arm and I love my turntable. If you can get one for $200, get one. I play it daily. The Systemdek IIX has some Linn qualities to it.
I have not looked into switching platters. I use the stock glass platter with an Extreme Phono Donut mat. It does have adjustable VTA. I use a Dynavector 10X4MK2 cartridge. I had my local dealer set up the Dynavector cartridge and he was very impressed with how it sounded on the Systemdek IIX.
Do a search on www.audioasylum.com under "vinyl" for tweaks that can be done to the Systemdek IIX. Let me know if you have any other questions.
John
I have not looked into switching platters. I use the stock glass platter with an Extreme Phono Donut mat. It does have adjustable VTA. I use a Dynavector 10X4MK2 cartridge. I had my local dealer set up the Dynavector cartridge and he was very impressed with how it sounded on the Systemdek IIX.
Do a search on www.audioasylum.com under "vinyl" for tweaks that can be done to the Systemdek IIX. Let me know if you have any other questions.
John