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Move From AVR to Integrated?
Similar to what  I did. My TV/HT and 2 channel are in the same space, the living room. My AVR has pre outs, so first bought a separate amp for the mains thinking that would make an improvement, it did, but not good enough, so finally bought a sepa... 
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The Allman Brothers Band - At Fillmore East. Capricorn reissue 1974 (originally 1971).  
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@slaw Yep, the SQ is actually fantastic. Sounds great. 
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Steppenwolf - Monster. Dunhill 1972 
Thoughts on a cartridge
Yes, it should mount fine. The Otello comes in both a medium and high compliance, so you should check with your arm mass specs to make the correct choice if that is a consideration. I think most being sold are medium compliance. 22 IIRC. The high ... 
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The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Axis Bold as Love. Reprise reissue 1979, originally 1967 
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Jefferson Airplane - Surrealistic Pillow. RCA Victor 1967 
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The Grateful Dead - The Grateful Dead. WB Gold Label 1967 
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@justmetoo Great choice. Love that symphony. +1 
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The Beatles - Revolver. Apple reissue 1975 
Thoughts on a cartridge
Personally, I wouldn’t let the finicky set-up talk keep you from considering the Goldring. I think the talk is somewhat exaggerated. No, it is not an elliptical stylus that is more forgiving, but that is a great thing at its price point. My main c... 
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@reubent Not sure what Pro-Ject you have, but my old Pro-Ject Debut Carbon had no VTA adjustment, and I would actually use various mats to change it, or when I went to the acrylic platter, none. As I said, and Steve pointed out, his MyMat is very ... 
Thoughts on a cartridge
I just recently purchased a 1042 as a back-up cart, and am very impresssed. 
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@reubent it is extremely thin, and should have little to no effect. 
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Upon striking 12:00, New Year, I decided upon....Karajan conducting Beethoven’s 9th. Berlin Philharmonic, from the 9 Symphonies box set, Deutsche Grammophon 1975Happy New Year All