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Audio Technica AT-ART1000X
There are probably many ways to spend $5500+ on "upgrading" LP performance on the OP’s Technics 1300G. I’d go ART 20 and perhaps use the rest in a future upgrade of a next level phonostage. The ART 20 likely isn’t THAT far off in performance(rel... 
Chronos tweak at Axpona
Uh boy, another audio show "thingie"... If the OP AND his wife heard improvement, fine. But anyone who's been to shows have said the same thing about countless thingies doing the same thing over and over again. I'll blow my money on room, gear a... 
Is there usually a dramatic difference between $5k and $10k cartridges ?
In my post, I didn’t mention Lexus worked with Yamaha’s audio division to perfect the LFA’s 9000 RPM scream. I have experienced a couple of random  LFA sightings and it sounds like a  Formula 1 engine with the intensity knob turned down. https:/... 
Is there usually a dramatic difference between $5k and $10k cartridges ?
Exotic $$$ cars & $$$ cartridges=terrible comparison. Is a Bugatti Veyron/Lamgborghi Veneno/La Ferrari ,REALLY "better" than a ...Lexus LFA? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5gmkykQOEIE      
Technics 1200G vs VPI Forever Model One
"it might not be totally necessary, but seems like it wouldn't hurt " Use that reasoning, you'll be able a hopele$$ audiophool.    
Get yer Alice at Axpona
"Why knock Revox?" Jnovak- The goof is putting an image of Alice on a $10k table(which likely is a $3-5K level Pro-ject made?) and the ridiculous graphics on the R2R. What is the value of that R2R model WITHOUT the Alice Alice treatment? I'm c... 
Audio Technica AT-ART1000X
Hopefully you have a phonostage good enough to make the ART 1000 sing? If not, waste of a "big leagues" cart. ART 9 seems more appropriate for that level of table.  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1QA1jw5Pj7Y&feature=youtu.be As lewm mention... 
Get yer Alice at Axpona
"Love it to Death is one of the great rock guitar albums." whart- with the exception of "Pretties For You" I have up to BDB. Always been an early Alice fan. "early "Straight" label" That's always been on the "look for it, whenever bin diving" l... 
Technics 1200G vs VPI Forever Model One
"What about tables that don't use or require a platter pad? My mofi table, VPI tables, etc." As mentioned-"most" VPI is in the no mat group. Some owners prefer one-bare for me. To my ears just get a cartridge to your liking and get all the setup... 
Billie Holiday's Best Vinyl Recordings?
Morning coffee, and revisited side from the "Golden Years", and then a much later Verve " All or Nothing at All" No comparison- after getting a refresher course on Billie's life, you can imagine..a tired, abused and a "going through the motions" ... 
Billie Holiday's Best Vinyl Recordings?
"MONO Cartridge, it can make a small, medium, huge improvement, ' That's a good description of how a mono cart could present itself in one's  own setup. In this case, it would be interesting to hear what might be missing. These recordings were d... 
Billie Holiday's Best Vinyl Recordings?
Billie's early material(her peak years before addiction took over by the late 50's) in this 1962 compilation is fantastic.  Billie Holiday – The Golden Years | Releases | Discogs I pull mine out now and then.  
Technics 1200G vs VPI Forever Model One
"Dang, listing ended before I even saw it" Looks like it's relisted. GRAB IT! MoFi Electronics - Masterdeck Turntable an... For Sale | Audiogon The assesment of your Ultradeck being a sideways move to the Technics or VPI? Everyone has their o... 
One of the most pleasurable aspects of this hobby!
We are living the best of times(at least for listening/discovering new music) Just hit the microphone icon on the screen, moments  later... Access to just about any detail about the music. AMAZING! It's  not 100% identifying everything-yet, but... 
Technics 1200G vs VPI Forever Model One
displayname- Look what dropped: https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisbd8cc-mofi-electronics-masterdeck-turntable-and-tonearm-20-off-only-1-at-this-price-turntables Just because it's discounted, doesn't  mean price ISN'T further negotiable! See...