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New TT, Arm and MC Cartridge

Today is my birthday. I am seventy-two today. I have been lower than the mud under a snake's belly since my wife of fifty-one years and committed lover of fifty-four years passed away last month. I am going to buy myself a present.
That present is going to be a new turntable, tonearm and MC cartridge. I probably won't buy it for another week or two. What I presently have in mind is a Clearaudio Performance DC table or perhaps the Performance DC Wood table, the Satisfy carbon or perhaps the Tracer tone arm and a Clearaudio Talisman V2 Gold MC cartridge. Part of the reason for this choice is I have had good history with the dealer who sells them.
I would love to hear from any respondents who think this is a good choice or a bad choice.

kingharold
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tomic601
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in a word, Clearaudio sound is top notch. Like BBQ is good in any top notch pit place..

I think Mijo was referring to an isolation base. Not a bad idea vs. Oak but if it’s working keep it.

Work w dealer is great advice, especial if  they make house calls.

I do think a lower cost retip / repair Soundsmith cartridge might be a good call.

Best to you.

Jim

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tomic601
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by the way, who is your local dealer ?…
speakermaster
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I think that they are all good choices and you should love how your rig looks and sounds but make sure you get a superior phono stage to play it all on or you will not get the magic you crave.
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noromance
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Sorry for your loss. Treasure the memories. You're young and there's plenty to live for. 
Your choice of gear looks good. With your sight challenge, use the cue lever!
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noromance
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Oh, and Happy Birthday, Sir.
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