Both ideas above are very good. But I believe a separate phono preamp should also be a consideration. The question then becomes which suggestions to do first.Id be inclined to do @chakster first if yo plan on keeping this TT. Then it's a toss up.
New TT or new Cart? Technics content
Signal chain:
Fully upgraded KAB Technics 1200 / AT 440 MLA
Parasound Hint6 (integrated Phono)
DIY Mogami Cables
KEF LS50 (w/ PSA subwoofer)
Options that i'm considering:
With the full TT upgrades, I likely have the equivalent of the 1200GR (to within an acceptable range). I guess the first question would be - can I get more performance out of this setup with a new cart? Thinking AT150MLX, Hana SL, etc.
1200G? Most costly, probably need a matching cart. Probably the biggest exponential jump in terms of performance.
Dual subwoofers? KEF / REL? The hint6 will drive 2 separately. I'm currently using HT Bypass and running a single sub.
What do you think is the best bang for the buck upgrade?
Fully upgraded KAB Technics 1200 / AT 440 MLA
Parasound Hint6 (integrated Phono)
DIY Mogami Cables
KEF LS50 (w/ PSA subwoofer)
Options that i'm considering:
With the full TT upgrades, I likely have the equivalent of the 1200GR (to within an acceptable range). I guess the first question would be - can I get more performance out of this setup with a new cart? Thinking AT150MLX, Hana SL, etc.
1200G? Most costly, probably need a matching cart. Probably the biggest exponential jump in terms of performance.
Dual subwoofers? KEF / REL? The hint6 will drive 2 separately. I'm currently using HT Bypass and running a single sub.
What do you think is the best bang for the buck upgrade?
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The TT has already been upgraded: Great! Another cartridge is always a good idea. Stanton 881s is a killer for the money, especially NOS, great for Technics tonearm (Kevin at KAB will tell you the same). With two SUBs (if your room is not huge) you can only cause more problems with standing waves, if you want to improve the sound without changing your analog rib then think about proper room treatment. I’m watching this channel, there are so many information about room treatment, bass is the most serious problem in any room, if you have no room treatment you have to think about it first, because if you feel a lack of bass with one sub it can be a room. You can use this calculator to see your room modes. |
@martinman I have the 1200 mkll w/mikes bearing spindle & a SME 309 & Hana ml. I also have the GAE w/AT150mlx. Now the AT 150 is a lil more lively. The SME & the AT150 in my eyes wouldn’t be a good match, so I kept the Hana on the SME. The 150 came off my other 1200 with the original arm (sold) recently & played Rock different then the Hana. Now both units sound VERY similar, with the Hana a little darker in sound. Hope this helps. |
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