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@lewm Patience is not my strongest suit, but you are right. When I visited you a couple of years ago, you had the most amazing set of TTs that I have ever seen. A true audiophile. 
recommendation for a high end analog system
Thanks gents for the info on the headshell weight. I talked to Triplanar and he told me that the TP tonearm on AG is actually MK3, not updated MK6. It is from 1997. Do you think it is worth it for about $3200? It can be upgraded to MK7 for $1600. 
recommendation for a high end analog system
Thanks gents for the info on the headshell weight. I talked to Triplanar and he told me that the TP tonearm on AG is actually MK3, not updated MK6. It is from 1997. Do you think it is worth it for about $3200? It can be upgraded to MK7 for $1600. 
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No, haven’t decided on the tonearm yet. Is there a more professional way of increasing the tonearm/head shell weight than using a tape? 
recommendation for a high end analog system
I see that there is a Triplanar II upgraded to VI on audiogon. TP VI is supposed to have effective mass of only around 11 gm. With my Denon 103R retipped with Sapphire cantilever, I probably need a higher mass. I can increase the effective mass wi... 
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@effischer Which Graham tonearm did you get? Phantom is quite expensive.How about the cartridge? 
recommendation for a high end analog system
@bkeske, How old is your SOTA? Dit you get it refurbished? 
recommendation for a high end analog system
@bkesk, What tonearm and cartridge are you using on your SOTA? 
recommendation for a high end analog system
One option is to buy another system (with a better arm on it) and sell my current system. What do you think? I am thinking that a VPI TT with VPI JMW 3D arms may be a substantial improvement over my Sumiko. Of course, VPI TT don't have the vacuum,... 
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Sound lab speakers are FANTASTIC, so I don't think my weakness is the downstream components. Everyone is giving great advices. Ideally I would upgrade both the cartridge and the tonearm. But changing the tone arm on a SOTA TT is a lot more hassle,... 
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I did have Andy Kim retip it with sapphire cantilever. My Kitsune MK5 phono stage does not have an SUT. When I crank up the volume with no music, there is some audible noise. I don't hear it when I stream music. So, may be I need an SUT like CineM... 
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I am embarrassed to admit I never checked the azimuth, zenith... because I don't really know how to do it. I just trusted the person who sold to me. He seemed to be very knowledgeable. The recommended tracking force is 2.5 gm. I am concerned that ... 
recommendation for a high end analog system
Don't get me wrong. My current system sounds very good. But, I realized the difference with my friend's system was not subtle. 
recommendation for a high end analog system
yes, already optimized impedance and gain. If I wanted to change the tone arm on my SOTA, how would I even do that? I think SOTA has a limited arm choices. 
recommendation for a high end analog system
My friend's system is Spectral DMC30, DMA250 with Quad 2912 speakers (all MIT cables). Actually I haven't decided on my budget, but I want to get an idea of what is available.