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Should I get an SL-1200G

I have a VPI Aires 3 with 10.5i tonearm and Dynavector XX2 Cartridge .
I purchased it new about 12 years ago .

I'm thinking of getting the new Technics SL-1200G Turntable .
I have another XX2 being retipped at Soundsmith and I will use it on the 1200G .
My question , Will the 1200g sound better or worst or lateral move ?

I am interested in trying a direct drive but only if it sounds better than my VPI .
Has anyone listened to the Aires 3 and 1200G ?

Any comments are appreciated.






abill
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stereo5
6,366 posts
 
I went from a VPI Prime to the SL1200G and I couldn't be happier.  The Technics is a more set and forget type of table where my Prime needed constant fiddling.  I also find the bass to be much better with the Technics.  Let me put it this way, I bought the Prime and played a dozen or so records in the 1 1/2 years I owned it.  I bought the Technics and play records a couple of times a week since I bought it in August 2018.

Only you can decide if it is a good move or not but for me, it was a no brainer.  The only tweaks  I made to the Technics was replace the rubber mat with the Oracle hard mat and HRS record weight.
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chakster
6,144 posts
 
With SL1200G you will see what is a proper turntable is all about and why belt drive is a toy compared to Technics DD
aberyclark
1,355 posts
 
Myself is interested in very casual listening of a few LP's. The 1500c with it's built in pre amp looks attractive. 
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