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How far is your SUT from your Phono Pre/Preamp?
@dhcod ​​​​​​the good news is that if the Jensen's inside the box can be quiet there is no reason an external sut cannot be too. Between grounding, and in a worst case scenario additional shielding, you should be able to get the noise down...    
Aidas Cartridge
Aidas cartridges Website : link North America distributor Website : link Germany distributor Website : link They just showed at Munich with Len Hifi!    
Aidas Cartridge
@duffster03 Hi, email me about this. Contacts on my site    
Feickert Blackbird vs Clearaudio Ovation vs Origin Live Sovreign
Traditional looks, your choice of wood veneers, etc. with a very well established low torque direct drive system  with suspension would be the STST Motus IIDQ fyi...  
Solid State Phono Stages
@hagtech I don't know how you do it, but I am glad you do!  
How to choose a cartridge?
You can generalize a bit using various specs ( stylus profile, cantilever material, magnet type, coil materials, etc. ) however carts, being basically handmade transducers, are very much a product of the maker. I find it fascinating how different ... 
Phono Stage upgrade to complement Dohmann Helix One Mk 2
@drbond One thing about EM/IA is that they wind their own SUTs and are known to be pretty easy to work with if changes are needed. Just a practical note... Nice system!  
Top linear trackers
@ledoux1238 I am aware of the Terminator and read a number of threads on it. Anyway, may I ask you: In your experience does the Terminator function better with lighter / higher compliance carts or the opposite?  
Every day I see another turntable recommendation...
With that in mind, to narrow down the decision, I am want to restrict myself to things I can buy, hear and, if necessary, service locally. Service locally meaning? Repairs? Or setup services? Just curious...  
Cartridge Loading.....Part II
As Ralph ( @atmasphere )has pointed out many times loading is for the cartridge preamp system as a whole, more for the preamp than the cart. So every combo has its sweet spot.  
Technics SL 1200GR with What Cartridge???
Under a grand is ( vintage / used carts aside ) pretty much dominated by Audio Technica. You did not mention what phono pre?  
Help me pick a new turntable
I know you are asking for specific comment on your selections. Please forgive me I want to mention two more ;)   STST Motus II. Low torque direct drive from Germany, also at the lower end of your price range. I wont elaborate because I am their ... 
Turntable upgrade recommendations: SME vs AMG vs Technics vs other
@drbond :)  
Phono 1:1 Input Transformers - info sought...
A SUT can he wired as 'balanced' input with transformer ground floated...1:1 could too.  
Phono 1:1 Input Transformers - info sought...
Some of whats discussed above is for balanced output transformers. A phono cartridge is a balanced source provided wiring allows. Sounds to me like the input transformer is used to provide isolation ?