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New TT or new Cart? Technics content

Signal chain:
Fully upgraded KAB Technics 1200 / AT 440 MLA
Parasound Hint6 (integrated Phono)
DIY Mogami Cables
KEF LS50 (w/ PSA subwoofer)

Options that i'm considering: 
With the full TT upgrades, I likely have the equivalent of the 1200GR (to within an acceptable range).  I guess the first question would be - can I get more performance out of this setup with a new cart?  Thinking AT150MLX, Hana SL, etc. 

1200G?  Most costly, probably need a matching cart.  Probably the biggest exponential jump in terms of performance. 

Dual subwoofers?  KEF / REL?  The hint6 will drive 2 separately.  I'm currently using HT Bypass and running a single sub.

What do you think is the best bang for the buck upgrade?


martinman
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chakster
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Chakster, that calculator is totally worthless. It does not help you do anything. There are other variables that it totally ignores.


If your room is standard shape with parallel walls then you will see room models using this calculator, there are other options.
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martinman OP
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@mijostyn;

Thank you for such a detailed response!  

I have an older PSA S1500 (12" driver) now, and could potentially add another.  However, I'm wondering if there might be something more musical out there.  KEF Kube, or REL always get the recommendation.  The PSA specs are *way* better though..  
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Chakster-I don't mean to create thread drift but this thread is as good as any-I would love to know a bit more about you. You live in St. Petersburg but how old are you and what do you do for a living if you don't mind my asking? And even perhaps a bit more personal but do you own your own freestanding home (I ask because of your generously sized listening room). And yet one more-can you comment on the audiophile community in your area of Russia? Is there one?
rauliruegas
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Dear @martinman : There is no doubt that you should go for the subwoofer. "   something more musical ", the issue is not musical but a true subwoofer with quality level second to none and a true sub must go deeper than 20hz with low distortion levels and obviously quality sound.

There are several alternatives for subs this one is really good and both comes by HSU that maybe in the subs area knowledge is second to none. That its low price don’t distress you, HSU is not a bub-bum unit but a sub with really high quality bass level performance. Probably only Velodyne is at its level ( I own a " little " older pair Velodyne ) but at little higher price. You need two of either model showed here:

https://www.hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-15hmk2.html

https://www.hsuresearch.com/products/uls-15mk2.html

https://www.velodyneacousticssubwoofer.com/en/products/digital-drive-plus/#digital-drive-15-plus


Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.


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Chakster -I don't mean to create thread drift but this thread is as good as any-I would love to know a bit more about you. You live in St. Petersburg but how old are you and what do you do for a living if you don't mind my asking? And even perhaps a bit more personal but do you own your own freestanding home (I ask because of your generously sized listening room). And yet one more-can you comment on the audiophile community in your area of Russia? Is there one?


@fsonicsmith Hope you're not recruited by KGB. Anyway, in the current situation in my country we do not have to post as much about personal life on an open forum. But I'll tell you that the audiophile community is HUGE, and yes, I own my flat in the building. The rest you can check in my virtual system. 
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