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Technics SL-1500C or SL-1210GR
 Absolutely fabulous sounding; Told ya.  
Technics SL-1500C or SL-1210GR
 Out with Volare and Series Six, and in with SL-1210GR. I plowed some of the difference into a Ortofon Quintet Black S. Good rational decision.    
Technics SL-1500C or SL-1210GR
@hedgehog I recently purchased a P3/Ania combo... it was no match for what I already had (have) Heybrook TT2/LVX/AT33PTG/II, so I sold it pronto. That said there is solid engineering and no BS in the Technics line, and of all their current mode... 
Technics SL-1500C or SL-1210GR
 I like the simplicity of the SL-1500C, but Technics should skipped the phono stage in my opinion The SL-1500C has two pairs of RCA outlets; one for the built in phono stage and one that totally bypasses the phono stage.   Buy it.  
Does carpet deaden the sound too much?
I have bottom ported OHM Walsh 4's sitting on carpet in a well damped room.  End result is accurate but not very dynamic sound.   When speakers are placed on 16"X16" acrylic bases the sound changes dramatically; dynamic sound and considerable mor... 
High end cartridge
I like full body sound, live, punch, authority, and neutral.  You don't have to spend a fortune to get that.   Most people describe my AT 33ptg/II exactly as above.  
Transmission line speakers!
I own T+A Criterion 2100 TL speakers Now those are true TL speakers. In the late 70's I owned Infinity Monitor Jr.'s; they had varying densities of cotton batting inside the cabinet and Infinity called them a TL design.  I always felt they wer... 
What makes the biggest difference in sound quality?
When making changes or adding things to your system, what makes the bigger difference in sound quality on preamp‘s and power amps? Interconnects, speaker cables, power cords, or fuses? Key phrase is 'making changes': save your money and just to... 
amplifier longevity
32 year old NAK PA-7A MKII & CA-7A pre here. Both checked out by ex NAK tech early this year. They're in A+ condition. Caps are in great shape, and tech says you couldn't buy better ones even now no matter what you spent.  
How long do you or should you keep your gear.
I still have my Pioneer SX-750 that I bought new in 1976 And I have my Marantz 2325 which I bought new in 1976 also. Some things are keepers  
HOW CRITICAL ARE JUMPER CABLES
My 1958 Ford F100 can't live without them.  
Michael Nesmith
Never enjoyed their TV show.... But I have Michael''s LP with 'Joanne' on it. RIP  
All the old issues of Stereo Review are online!!
Their dry objectivist approach is exactly what HEA buyers don’t want. Guess what Ted?  Some of us do because SQ is strictly subjective. Hence my reference to the Benchmark AHB2 which is known for it's ridiculously low THD, TIM, IM etc. and not... 
All the old issues of Stereo Review are online!!
and then the Benchmark AHB2 came along; Julian is looking down and smiling........... "i told ya".  
Evaluating your speakers
op google 'fletcher munson effect' Oh yes, forgot about the Fletcher Munson Curve.