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I finally got my techniques 1210 up and running and I must say I am very happy with the sound quality. I was just wondering if it makes more sense to invest in some of the Kab Mods(fluid damper/Tone arm rewire), or invest in a better preamp(I currently own the low end MM cambridge which does not sound any better than plugging my player directly into my receiver--13 year old Kenwood), cartridge(low end Grado currently), or speakers(looking to spend around 500$ for a pair). I also have the Sumiko headshell, but have not gotten around to using it,and an Isoplatmat. Any suggestions would be great--Cheers
jmoog08
Dear Jmoog08: IMHO and if I was you my first step should be a new Phonolinepreamp ( paramount importance and a huge improvement ), second step goes through a new speakers ( very important audio link too. ) and third step ( and not the last, I mean you need other additonal steps. ) forget about your 1200 TT and buy/try to find a Technics SP-10 MK2 that you can get second hand at very low price, this SP-10MK2 not only beats extremely easy the 1200 ( with all and any up grades. Don't waist your money and time there. Put your money where it counts more. ) but competes with many of the very top ( very expensive ones ) TTs out there.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
..there really is never and end. Instead of asking strangers/friends, go to live musical events of performances you really like, and understand what real music sounds like. After awhile, you will know what to alter in your system to sound like the real stuff.
No doubt live music is very best way and VPI is indeed better then Technics but living within your budget and educating youfelf about audio can be rewarding too. If TT is very prone to vibrations try a wall mount stand. Go to Lowes or Home Depot and get good shelf brackets and some screws found in the special draws for screws. I forget name of screws but they are two threaded sides one is pointed (like wood screw) one is flat. Screw flat side into shelf brackets (already has two holes) with some nuts (top/bottom)to secure. The pointed side up acts like an expensive brass cone isolator with shelf on top. Total investment is about $10 with a 3/4 plywood shelf.