Chakster ,what will be your choice of cartridge or the SL1210 GAE?
@vinylnostalgic
Audio-Technica AT-ML170 OFC or AT-ML180 OCC
One problem: the AT-ML180 can be over $2k in NOS condition, another expensive one is Grace LEVEL II LC-OFC with Ruby, Sapphire, Beryllium or Boron cantilever (any of those is great).
The AT-ML170 is best buy in this situation (imo).
However, my choice for everyday would be Stanton SC-100 WOS (signature model) or Pickering XSV/5000 - those are real killers for very reasonable price. I also like Pioneer PC-1000 mkII, Victor X1IIe, Pickering XSV/4000 ...
Last year discovered SONY XL-50 MM (with Boron Pipe cantilever and Super Elliptical tip) is inexpensive MM and very nice at lower budget than anything in this list above.
Any of those must be in perfect condition if you're willing to try.
