With your investment in the phono stage, I tend to agree with those suggesting a new tt. And in the price range of the 1200G, there are some other interesting possibilities. One I’ve considered for my system #3 (replacing an old Pro-Ject) is the Thorens TD1600. I’ve heard a lot of good things about it, and it doesn’t hurt that it’s gorgeous.
Where's the next weak link in my analog chain?
Currently using the following:
Mofi Ultradeck w/ MasterTracker cart
- Powered by AQ Thunder power cable
Sutherland 20/20 mk1 with LPS (stock power cable)
- Zu Mission mk1 phono from TT to pre, Zu Mission mk1 from pre to amp
I don't have much left that I think I could do on this end before upgrading the table entirely. I'm curious where you would spend your next dollar?
MC Cart
Phono cable
Interconnect
Power cable to phono
Beyond that I think this set up will be pretty well maxed out and it would be time for a new TT to start squeezing out more.