hoytis

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Technics 1200 w/ AT440ML/OCC ... BENT!
+2 for VM750SH. Excellent cart.  
Have you heard a VAS cartridge?
I've been running the VAS Ebony 103 for quite some time. Never gets old, absolutely love the detail and warmth. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending it to anyone. Paid $510. Steve is very responsive to questions.  
what cart for my Lenco L70?
I've been loving the VAS Ebony 103...essentially a suped-up Denon DL-103 with a nude hyper elliptical stylus and heavier mass with wood body. I'd imagine it would be great fit for that tonearm.  
Phono preamp with best mid bass
I've been loving the Softone Model4. Tube stage but still very articulate with beauty mid/highs. I also have the Vincent PHO-701. Keep in mind that's a tube buffer on the output, not true tube stage. I still really enjoy that as well, especially t... 
Rock performers that play/record a different genre
I've always liked Neil Young with the Shocking Pinks doing rockabilly. I also think Maynard James Keenan's work as Puscifer is more interesting than Tool.   
First table, second cartridge, ...
Many folks prefer the SUT option. Personally, I've been really happy with well-built phono stages. You could go up the Vincent chain and check out the PHO-701. I've used that one and love it. Lehmann is another brand I really enjoy. Anyway, in my ... 
what’s a song cover that you think is better than the original?
John Coltrane "My Favorite Things" Nirvana "The Man Who Sold The World" Talking Heads "Take Me To The River"  
Best integrated amps
No. Not worth the change. Listen to ghdprentice. You're not going to find anything better for $300. NAD 3020 is a classic. You'd have to spend a lot more to out perform it. What are your sources and speakers? Keep the 3020 and focus on those if y... 
Tracking force
If this is it then should be .75-1.5g. I generally keep the anti-skate on my SL-1200 the same as the VTF.  
Need some suggestions for a desktop amp.
@jb505 I think you'll be surprised by the Sprout. Congrats!  
Need some suggestions for a desktop amp.
robelvick I can’t believe we just posted this at the exact same time 😂  
Need some suggestions for a desktop amp.
PS Audio Sprout100.  
Low Output MC recommendations?
Love both my AT33Sa and VAS Ebony 103 (essentially a custom DL103). But no idea what your budget is or the effective mass of your tonearm.  
Need some Cart recommendations, $300 - $700 (New/Used) range…warm, full, yet great def.
I would definitely consider an AT33Sa (MC, Shibata, .4mv) . I run it through a passive pre and st-70 tube amp...glorious detail with all the warmth.  
Turntable noobie...what advice do you have?
Music Millennium? You must be in Portland - like me! Great place. Definitely check out Mississippi Records, Tomorrow Records (lower Hawthorne), Exiled Records (upper Hawthorne), and Dig Vinyl in Sellwood. Discogs online is fun - once you find trus...