Do you listen to mono lps?
I changed from SS to tube preamp and tube amp: thought I was 'done', then joined the forum, ... learned about the real difference playing mono lps with a mono cartridge has over playing mono with stereo cartridge (true), and, I wanted to try a longer arm. Not easy.
Ended up going for a large plinth two arm setup, 9" arm with mono cartridge ready to go, and a 12.5" arm with stereo cartridge ready to go. 9" arm has removable headshell, to use alternate stereo cartridges.
you need an easy way to pick which arm/cartridge. I didn't think about that, fortunately my old McIntosh mx110z tube preamp has phono 1 and phono 2, couldn't be easier, just got lucky.
I got newer tools for lp setup, accessories, and, I found a cleaning/drying system that makes a huge difference for my old lps playing quietly.
Now I think I am done. The lubricant in my reel to reel player and cd player is drying out, I know need to play them just to keep them limber.
I changed from SS to tube preamp and tube amp: thought I was 'done', then joined the forum, ... learned about the real difference playing mono lps with a mono cartridge has over playing mono with stereo cartridge (true), and, I wanted to try a longer arm. Not easy.
Ended up going for a large plinth two arm setup, 9" arm with mono cartridge ready to go, and a 12.5" arm with stereo cartridge ready to go. 9" arm has removable headshell, to use alternate stereo cartridges.
you need an easy way to pick which arm/cartridge. I didn't think about that, fortunately my old McIntosh mx110z tube preamp has phono 1 and phono 2, couldn't be easier, just got lucky.
I got newer tools for lp setup, accessories, and, I found a cleaning/drying system that makes a huge difference for my old lps playing quietly.
Now I think I am done. The lubricant in my reel to reel player and cd player is drying out, I know need to play them just to keep them limber.