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Turntable Quandry

I am currently using a great condition Technics SL-1410mk2 as my turntable with an ortofon black cart. The other components are Luxman L507-z integrated amp and Manley Chinook SE  phono stage. I also use a D07-x sacd/dac and Hifi Rose RS130 streamer. Im trying to match the level of gear with a new turntable. I listen to 30% vinyl. Or should I just keep the Technics and upgrade cabling etc.

Thanks!

 

paqua123
pureclarity
74 posts
 

I have an older sl-q3 which I would always lose one of the channels with the hardwired cables. So I modified it and put rca connectors on the back with better cables. Sounds much better, along with better cartridge and headshel.

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yoyoyaya
791 posts
 

@OP - ideally you should upgrade both TT and Cartridge. A Technics SL-1200Gr2 would be a good choice at not crazy money. A Hana EL or SL would be a good cartridge. Depending on the state of the bearings in your old TT, you might want to check low compliance MC compatibiity before upgrading the cartridge on that TT.

paqua123 OP
60 posts
 

While I like technics, I do not care for the pitch slider. It just looks tacky to me and something I would never use. Im not a DJ.

bpoletti
1,554 posts
 

I'd look for a good used VPI table that's more than 10 years old in good condition.

paqua123 OP
60 posts
 

Thanks ill have a look. Seems like a Technics 1300G and a good MC cart we are pushing 5k for sure

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