For that kind of money I do not think you will get a better, higher quality, or superior arm what is it about the arm now that you do not like?
Upgrading Technics 1200 Tonearm under $1000
My analogue setup:
I upgraded the Technics with the obligatory fluid dampening technology - a must for anyone listening at higher volumes. Wires are upgraded to the cardas all purchased from KAB! I also stripped the tired silver paint and painted the plinth a pearl white. The tonearm is the only piece left to update! I'm struggling with the amount of choices out there that is easy to set up. I looked at the Rega RB330 as a possible candidate but I'm open to other suggestions.
- AT9 cartridge
- Herron vtph-2a stage
- Bryston 4b3 amp
- Bryston Model T Sig speakers
- Moon Neo 350P pre
- Technics 1200mkII
I upgraded the Technics with the obligatory fluid dampening technology - a must for anyone listening at higher volumes. Wires are upgraded to the cardas all purchased from KAB! I also stripped the tired silver paint and painted the plinth a pearl white. The tonearm is the only piece left to update! I'm struggling with the amount of choices out there that is easy to set up. I looked at the Rega RB330 as a possible candidate but I'm open to other suggestions.
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My idea is to keep the stock arm and concentrate on cartridge! Or to sell this turntable and to buy SP-10 mkII with unlimited choice of tonearms (except for ’9 inch arms). With SL1200 mkII your choice is very limited because of the pivot to spindle distance, forget about Rega tonearm. If you can find used Audiomods try this, but there are some nice vintage Japanese tonearms that you simply can’t use on SL1200 mkII. Detachable headshell is amazing option! Stock arm is so easy to adjust quickly when you swap carts/shells. You should try some killer vintage MM on this arm, something like Grace LEVEL II and SAEC SS-300 mat on Technics platter. |
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