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Changing from my pl600 (silver, DD) but I have shaky hands

I do realize my Pioneer pl600 is the weak in my audio chain. I currently use an ortofon 2m bronze. Considering an upgrade to a Hana mL cartridge. I fear that much more cartridge than that would outstrip my turntable’s ability, at least to be worth the additional cost.

Regarding my hands, I am 49 and have essential tremors (different than Parkinsons). For me to continue with vinyl, I fear that an automatic turntable is what I need

Regarding my other electronics, I have a gold note ds10+ and a ph10. preamp and 211s amp is new audio frontiers. Speakers are the wolf von Langa son, all on a Beaudioful rack

 

So I feel that the rest of my system is able to handle an analog/turntable upgrade. Given my physical limitations, is there something I am missing? For what it’s worth, I have a spare silver pl600 that is at least parts worthy

 

I don’t do all vinyl. I stream a lot. But I do enjoy listening to my albums

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

wvl
wvl OP
24 posts
 

I appreciate the responses, but raising and lowering the tone I’m using a cue lever is not the problem. The problem especially with my shaking hands is moving the tone arm into place on the album. That is why I was looking specifically at either an automatic turntable or just staying with my current turntable. I’d rather not go with an older turntable since that is already what I have currently. For what it is worth the one I have right now I have had since it was purchased new by my father. A one owner turntable

I live in the Birmingham, Alabama area 

 

 

 

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rauliruegas
13,060 posts
 

Dear @wvl  : How many LPs do you own?

 

Thank's in advance,

Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,

R.

wvl OP
24 posts
 

Approximately 300 albums. The collection will probably grow. Mainly classical and jazz, but not exclusively 

wvl OP
24 posts
 

@mijostyn why would the Hana be a mistake? Not disagreeing with you necessarily, just wondering what you base that on

knock1
237 posts
 

I switched from 2M Black to Hana ML on Clearaudio table and consider it significant upgrade. Like it much better, more pleasant presentation. At least for me.

Tom

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