Technics SL-1210GAE Anniversary


Hi ; Do any of you knowledgeable  guys can tell me if the new SL 1210GAE anniversary edition  have performance upgrades over previous models, or it is just a marketing strategy ?   How it compares with a similar priced belt drive TT? .
vinylnostalgic

Showing 1 response by billstevenson

In the January 2021 issue of Stereophile, Herb Reichert has an excellent article entitled "Some truly affordable phono cartridges."  It starts with the Audio Technica AT-VM95E.  $49.00.  It concludes with the observation "that the difference between a $100 cartridge and a $10,000 cartridge are not nearly as big as I previously imagined."  He spends a lot of time talking about the importance of the turntable and arm and proper setup.  As the owner of a GAE, I can tell you that your new turntable is excellent.  Set it up carefully and it will reward you.  It is a dream to set it up too.  Don't worry about trying to find "the best cartridge" for it, there is no such thing anyway.

Bill