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Where's the next weak link in my analog chain?

Currently using the following: 

Mofi Ultradeck w/ MasterTracker cart
- Powered by AQ Thunder power cable 

Sutherland 20/20 mk1 with LPS (stock power cable) 
- Zu Mission mk1 phono from TT to pre, Zu Mission mk1 from pre to amp 

I don't have much left that I think I could do on this end before upgrading the table entirely. I'm curious where you would spend your next dollar? 

MC Cart
Phono cable
Interconnect 
Power cable to phono 

Beyond that I think this set up will be pretty well maxed out and it would be time for a new TT to start squeezing out more. 

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noromance
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Why not upgrade to the MoFi Silver or UltraGold cartridges?

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displayname OP
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Why not upgrade to the MoFi Silver or UltraGold cartridges?

That is 100% on the list, along with the Hana ML and Art9xi as other strong contenders. I was thinking that might be the next low hanging fruit, but I have been considering the cables as a potential bottle neck for some time. 

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superhonestben
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I have the same table set up (among other tables) looks pretty good, I am a source 1st guy BUT to improve on that table will take some cake, better cart would be a good choice, cables are always a crap shoot and it depends on how much you are willing to spend, better cart might be the best bang for the buck here.

ghdprentice
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I'd save up and do the table. It is true you will get a bump with a better cartridge. I guess it depends on your personality. I would rather make big moves as opposed to frittering away money doing small incremental moves. Moving up a level will net a better table / tonearm and cartridge. My rule of thumb is always make moves 2x in investment. If you do your research then it's going to be a big sonic gain. 

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