The urge to tinker is awash. What TT might better mine and why?

Why not stay with Tom Fletcher's sound?

When I heard the spacedeck (1997), I ordered the Mentor (now Dais). It is notably superior. Pear Audio is also a Fletcher design. I also have the Wave Mechanic power supply - another improvement.

IMO the tonearms were always a weak point, because of limited adjustability. The Trans-Fi Terminator tonearm also works superbly with NA. Don't know if it's still available - you could try.

Both my TT use the Trans-Fi arm, which is going back into production.

  ++++++ what @stringreen

Said..... 2 many gear changers never even break in and optimize before moving on..... and on..... and on

my good friend RV says “ chasing tail “.....

i advise buying room treatments, isolation, laser measuring tool, RTA ( runs on your ipad w calibrated mic) and every Opus 3 test disc....

but hey, I get it

that is not sexy new....

btw enjoy your music posts

 But
mostly for fun
and using your words
” some BASIS”
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