"So the Technics is in a league above the Aries?"
ozzy62-
I’m a VPI user also. In speed accuracy Technics wins, unless you have the Phoenix/Sota RR setup?
Otherwise, just a personal SQ call.
SL 1300 + aftermarket arm= SOTA DD on a "budget"?
Hot off the press...Technics SL 1300G
I'm an admirer of the current lineup. Appears to be solid for the price point-$3200?
https://www.technics.com/uk/products/grand-class/turntables/sl-1300g.html
Once a Matt is on that platter, can a reflex clamp be used on that stubby spindle?
What do you DD users do with those less than flat gems found in the bins?