TIME TO REPLACE THE XTZ


I run a LP-12/VAL/GRACE-707 into an Adcom 565 preamp.
Happy with what it does to the Tab 2's through my slightly modified Audionics CC-2. But, things have gotten tired on the cartridge front.
I love the stage it presents. The detail is wonderfull when matched with my system.
I hate the woofer flutter. I hate the price too.
With the sound of a high end Grado in mind, my biggest lure being the soundstage and detail, what have any of ou found for 250.00 or less retail? (I must stick with MM.)
Anyone heard he Van Alstine green-horn grado thingy??
Any other good carts that image? Or should I just bite the bullet and send the thing back to them for a rebuild?
I would welcome any personal experiences you could share.
gumbydammit

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Traded the sloop for a small and quick bowrider 7 years ago. Kids were too young to appreciate it.
Came into a semi home-made houseboat two years ago.
When the youngest (14) gets to college age, my wife and I might just get another sailboat and drop out of society :>)
(There is nothing like the sound of the ropes hitting the masts at night.....ahhhhhhhhh)
I wonder, How do you use a turntable on a sailboat?? ;>)
Thanks for the advice. I am stuck with the arm I have. Replacing it would be WAY out of budget.
Whatever cart I buy must work well with the grace.
It is boating season........and I have two of the floating money pits.
Hmmm, Just found my uncles old brass lantern with a nice heavy mount. Looks like it will hold 100 pounds if I want it to.
Ever heard of a houseboat with an LP12 on it??? :>)