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TW Acustic Phono Users
Tried their old one made by Thoress, if memory serves.  Is the latest TW RPS 100 phono stage any improvement?  ebm, seems to think yes.  
Technics SP series mats?
Why rubber?  Agree with above posters.  Try a Cu-180, Cu-300, AF Copper, Tenuto, Acrylic perhaps.  Rubber just deadens the landscape in my experience.   
Reed 3P dealer
I purchased my Reed 3P from Artisan Fidelity, knowledgeable, astute and patient. Great arm, although my sights are now set on the new Reed 2G.  https://www.reed.lt/product/reed-2g/ 
SP10mk2: OMA Graphite plinth vs.Dobbins plinth
chakster, the only other mat on my radar would be a stainless steel type.  Weight is a factor not to be dismissed but imho, it's not everything.  The Cu-500 is still Gunmetal.  During listening, I quickly ascertained my AF pure Copper platter mat ... 
Technics Sp10 Mk2 vs SL-1200G - I finally did an A/B
pani, thanks for sharing, your acquaintances comparative Sp10mk2/mk3 and Sp10r listening notes mentioned above are helpful, although from my perspective, I would require a private demo using familiar equipment to assess with confidence.  Currently... 
SP10mk2: OMA Graphite plinth vs.Dobbins plinth
lewm"I would keep in mind that the "CU" mats made by M-S are expensive not merely because of their association with M-S but also because they are made of copper, which is very expensive these days." Slight correction.  Vintage Micro Seiki CU ser... 
Fuuga vs Miyajima
maxgh, prior to purchasing a Fuuga, I discussed this same topic at length with the designer of my primary analog front end (AF) who owns numerous Miyajima Labs cart's in addition to the Fuuga.  During playback, these are very different animals wit... 
Technics Sp10 Mk2 vs SL-1200G - I finally did an A/B
pani, great thread and community contribution.  Next, we need to hear more head-to-head comparisons of the Technics Sp10R with stock, well sorted out Sp10Mk2's and Sp10Mk3's.  Results should be interesting.    
How good is the Artisan Fidelity Lenco 75??
wawa2020You can get the PTP Lenco for half the price  - Well that is because the PTP Lenco is built using far inferior parts that most Artisan Fidelity Lenco models, plain and simple.Example:PTP Lenco - Aluminum Chassis and Motor Mount Artisan Fi... 
jan Allaerts cartridges mc1b
Allaerts make superlative cartridges.  You're in fine shape sir, the options and considerations for arms at 9-15 gram effective mass are extensive.   Although it might not be ideal on paper, a heavy arm, like the Fidelity Research FR64s might work... 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
rauliruegasDear @downunder : The SP-10MK3 is a great unit but the new Technics design comes with fundamental/vital characteristics/changes over the MK3 where the MK3 can't compete no matter what: the new Technics comes with a totally new moto... 
SAT 30K+$$ TONEARM: W O R T H T O H A V E I T ?
Nevertheless, the SAT tonearm remains on my short list.  Unfortunately, a proper home demonstration may prove challenging.  While I cannot ignore some of the questionable technical figures as the poster stated above, actual playback may prove more... 
Basis Audio Fans
Awaiting for feedback on the Basis Transcendence.  Finally, a design they are releasing without so much acrylic.  Between this and the Dohmann Helix, difficult choice.  Might eventually have to sell the Micro Seiki :)     
New idler for Garrard 401
cracker 63I have to say that the Artisan Fidelity wheel looks almost identical to  AudioSilente!Big difference between these idler wheels!  Artisan Fidelity's Garrard 301 idler wheel is made from a machined, non magnetic solid stainless steel hu... 
Upcoming Technics SP-10R (100th Anniversary Model)
ChaksterReed 3p "12 would be a great match to this deck, the stock arm looks too cheap for such expensive turntable, still hard to get rid of the SL1200mk2 memories when i look at this tonearm :( Could not have been better said sir.