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Turntable Quandry

I am currently using a great condition Technics SL-1410mk2 as my turntable with an ortofon black cart. The other components are Luxman L507-z integrated amp and Manley Chinook SE  phono stage. I also use a D07-x sacd/dac and Hifi Rose RS130 streamer. Im trying to match the level of gear with a new turntable. I listen to 30% vinyl. Or should I just keep the Technics and upgrade cabling etc.

Thanks!

 

paqua123
mahler123
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I’m with Yogiboy.  I have a new 1200 and while I don’t have a vintage table to compare, I suspect there are a lot of improvements compared to 1979, not to mention the newer motor 

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mbmi
582 posts
 

I just picked up the new P8 with Apheta 3 cart and it blows away my 20K digital setup. All my albums sound incredible and musical like never before. 4K total

secretguy
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yogiboy

5,726 posts

 

Go for a new Technics!

https://us.technics.com/collections/turntables

 

Or get something....you know....good.

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dekay
5,647 posts
 

Perhaps try the LBV 250 stylus on your Black?

 

DeKay

avanti1960
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You are wasting your Chinook phono stage with that Ortofon 2M black cartridge.  Get a Low Output Moving Coil cartridge with 0.3 mv gain compatible with the Chinook at 60db.  The Dynavector DV20X2L cartridge will work great and sound so much cleaner, have better bass, bigger sound stage and will be more explosive, faster and more dynamic.  

No matter what you do get a LOMC for the biggest sound improvement.  I had the 2M black and know of what I speak.  Good luck! 

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