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Sota or Technics

Hello all, first time post here. 
I am in the market for a new TT under 2k. I've narrowed it down to the Sota Comet and the Technics 1200GR.
Going to use a $300 to $500 MM cart. 
System consists of NAD533 TT (currently). NAD pre amp, Cambridge Phono pre amp, Mac 240 amp, TDL compact monitors. 
Sota i like as it uses the 330 tonearm, is built in the states, solid rep, solid support, is pleasing to the eye.
Technics I like as it's built like a tank, seems more plug and play has a good rep and looks good too. (more bells and whistles, both positive and negatives there)
Obviously they are different in some ways. Direct drive vs belt etc..
Was wondering if anyone had an opinion either way on either deck. Greatly appreciate any feedback.
Thank you
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sokogear
1,100 posts
 
Isn’t a fuse just functioning as an on/off “switch” if you will? 
I doubt I could hear a difference, but according to the authorized repair guy for my Plinius amp, if your system is resolving enough, you can hear a small effect, that may or may not be worth the cost. He said the people who have “upgraded” them that he spoke with were happy with the results.
lewm
13,306 posts
 
"By posting this [in reference to my using the fuse debate as an example of something some people hear but which is not so far measurable, except where the specs of the fuse really do differ], I do not wish to start a battle with anyone who is a fuse fan boy. To each his own."
sokogear
1,100 posts
 
@lewm - 2 pieces of stereo equipment may have the same (commonly quoted) specs but sound different when measured by @mijostyn and his sophisticated diagnostic tools and methods. Also, when specs ate measured, it may be under different confitions or assumptions.

I am not a EE so I don’t know much about fuses. Perhaps there are other characteristics or specs beyond those of UL? Just a thought.  
speakermaster
738 posts
 
Both are great but there sound is for different systems for sure if you have a detailed system go for the sota if you have a naturally balanced system go for the technics but they are both very good tables.
lewm
13,306 posts
 
Soko, What I said, twice, is I don't wish to debate fuses or for that matter anything else.  I used the eternal fuse debate as an example of an instance where two audio devices may sound different and yet not be distinguishable by measurement.  I disagree with Mijostyn's general statement that if you can hear a difference, you can measure the thing that makes a difference. The fuse is actually a bad choice on my part, because two different fuses labeled "1A" for example, and being identical in terms of size and envelope (glass vs ceramic, for example), may in fact measure differently in terms of resistance across the fuse, and there is a small chance that that difference in resistance accounts for the sonic difference that some hear.
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