Technics

@hodu 

I love the SL1200G and use it frequently.  Right now I am using a ZU modified Denon DL103 which is okay, but I will be ordering a Dynavector DV20X2L cartridge in a month or so.  I am using the moving coil input on my McIntosh C2500 tube preamp.  I can change the cartridge loading via remote on the fly.  I would call Jason at Adirondack Audio, they had my turntable in stock while all other dealers did not.

I will say that the SL1200G blew away the VPI Prime I had previously to the Technics.  Every aspect of the sound is much better.

You can use so many different cartridges on Technics tonearm so you don’t have to worry about it! Just don’t use low compliace cartridges. Mid or High compliance are all fine!

I was just now looking at Adirondack Audio's Website and noted that they've also got a store in southern Vermont, perhaps a bit less than an hour and a half from where I live in Western Massachusetts. I'll be getting in touch with them soon. Thanks, again, @stereo5!

@hodu,

If you are in western Mass, Queensbury NY is less than an hour from the NY/Ma line.

Value Electronics in Scarsdale NY is a Technics dealer if you are still looking for 1: a few miles from the Connecticut border.