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how do you determine what to upgrade next?
"what do you want to change/improve/adjust?" if anything, there bass can be a bit messy, it's there, plenty of response and sometimes it even seems too much, but it can be a little sloppy sounding. it sounds like i should be playing with my placem... 
sporadic distortion in low end?
Well, Music hall never replied to my queries about the tonearm mass, but i picked up an old grado G2+ for cheap and just put that on this weekend. bass issues all cleared up. This cart is a lot different than the benz, and while i like the sound, ... 
older grado cartridge hook ups?
duh, i never even noticed the markings on the new cartridge... just went by the colors....thanks! 
sporadic distortion in low end?
Raul,thanks! i know cart. compliance and weigt, but effective mass of the tonearm? is that just the tonearm's weight? i should just ask music hall for that? 
sporadic distortion in low end?
Although i haven't done this just yet (am at work) i know the first time i heard the distortion i listened on headphones and had the same problem. So perhaps it is a arm/cartiridge issue as Rauliruegas pointed out? Do you have any more info or web... 
Phono stage and preamplifier opinions....
Thanks for all the input on this. I think the power supply thing is the biggest problem i was seeing with using an outboard unit. I think i might keep my eyes open for something that would compare with the Forte 40, but for the mean time, will be ...