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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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chakster
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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
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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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dweller
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I was looking at the 1500c last week, For a few hundred more you get some really neat features in the next model up (1200GR?).
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chakster
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One problem: New 1500c made in China, but the SL1200GR and G made in Japan. 
tooblue
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One word of caution if you do buy the 1200, don't sell the Aries first as I believe you will realize you have taken a step or two or..... backwards. Just sayin.
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