Technics 1300G on it's way !!

Good luck from an GAE owner. You couldn't keep the Hana?

They'll probably deliver during business hours. 

No sleep for me tonight. 

Thank you! Yes keeping the Hana definitely. My brother (a non audiophile) is getting g the MoFi with the original ultra tracker cartridge. Not that he gives two squirts of pi$&… free is his favorite number.

@noromance reportedly between the hours of 9am and 2pm. My confidence level isn’t high

I recently did the same, but kept the MoFi, and am using a Grade Ref 3 with the 1300G, loving the decision.   

Congrats, that table is on my radar. Looking forward to your thoughts.

Congrats on the new turntable.  You are going to love it.  I have had the Technics  1200G for over 6 years and love it.  I have started collecting different phono cartridges for my table as it’s easy with the detachable headshell.  The PRAT with a direct drive is fantastic.  You find yourself playing a lot more records. 

@rpeluso Are you using the low or high output version of the Grado Reference 3? Any notable strengths or weaknesses? TIA

Congratulations. The Hana will sync beautifully with the 1300G.

Congratulations. The Hana will sync beautifully with the 1300G.

@oceanandmountains I am using the low output version of that cartridge.  I bought the new table with a Sumiko Starling MC cartridge, and did my best to make that work, but it was so harsh and etched that I could not listen for very long, so I decided to go purchase the Grado and there is no comparison.  The music simply flows, no harshness, plenty of bass, just beautiful music.  I have the Starling, probably used for 10-20 hours, will perhaps sell it if there is a buyer.  

@rpeluso Thanks again for taking the time to reply...much appreciated!

@doyle3433 , Welcome to the club!  Like @stereo5, I've had the GAE since 2016.  I've sold every piece of gear I had since then and sold each type of gear (speakers, pre, phono pre, amps, etc.) multiple times. Guess what? The GAE has stayed put. 

+1 on having multiple carts for you G series.  Once you set them up, you can put  them in a cartridge holder and just pop out the one that suits your fancy.  1 minute to adjust VTF and you're off!  

The G series has the best adjustable VTA too.  Amazing table. I've never been keen on the mat. 

Also, I think a proper setup mechanism that does spindle to tonearm axis measurement gets you better sound than using Technics supplied device. 

The table is a beast! Footfalls? Nope.  Tracking? Spot on.  With each cartridge you can really hear differences. 

I wish you the best!  Enjoy thoroughly.