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Technics 1200G vs VPI Forever Model One
"arm freeze problem” - Technics arm will perform well if maintained properly. My GAE’s arm tracks well up to 0.5gf with AT-ML180! There are couple of simple steps "how to” video on youtube.    
Do I need upgraded power cables?
"Do I need upgraded power cables?" Tangible “upgrade” sure, go for it! Cable has to be compliant with manufacturer's IEC design, safety / UL is important too.   
Headphone Output
@coolrekz Gustard H26 headphones amp will resolve all your issues! you may also look to change headphones cable, to open Gustard huge damping factor performance. I am using kimber-kable 3m cable w/ my sony mdrz1r, - no loss!   
Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby?
"Are you an audio gear collector or do you get the equipment to enjoy the music?” - both  
Considering switching to XLR cables,
@salc for less critical balanced conn I use Gustard XLR cables, featured w/ Neutrik terminations and sufficient quality cable. for critical interconnects Accuphase ASL/C series cables, 1/1.5/3m avail., work the best for me (pricey).   
Fun with MM cartridge
correct, it wasn’t easy to find ml180, but now I have few, incl. nos..  
Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby?
@barts +1 "Any "upgrade" could easily be a downgrade.” -so true!   
Fun with MM cartridge
AT-ML180 spec: Frequency response: 5 - 42,000 Hz Channel separation: 30 dB @ 1 kHz Channel balance: 0.8 dB @ 1 kHz Output voltage: 4 mV @ 1 kHz/5 cm/s Coil impedance : 1.4 kOhm @ 1 kHz Terminating impedance: 47 kOhm @ 100 - 200 pF Inducta... 
Re; Dynamics, Class D vs tubes…
@daytrader if you have dog in the house, class D will hurt your pet!  I used class D amps for big PA systems, to entertain 80000+ people! Looking at your setup, I would recommend to consider class A SS, or tube amps if max power limitation is not ... 
Re; Dynamics, Class D vs tubes…
Another OP question w/o specifics.. my answer is “depends” LO there are many good and bad tube designs, as well as Ds..  
Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby?
"What's Best” no such thing exists, sorry!   
Is there usually a dramatic difference between $5k and $10k cartridges ?
"driving a Lexus and a Bugatti”..so, assuming our roads/hwys driving circumstances, are you saying Lexus is better? LOL  
Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby?
"Need funds badly for a new needle !” LOL  ..many interpretations of this phrase tho..  
Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby?
@tony1954 +1   
Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby?
+1 "Much easy to quit smoking than to stop upgrading stereo equipment” LOL