Audio Technica AT-ART1000X


Would I be crazy to mount a Audio Technica AT-ART1000X on my new Technics SL1300G? Will the SL1300G adequately allow the cart to sing? 

drambuiequillhill

There are no rules, except to match the tone arm effective mass with the cartridge compliance so that you end up with an acceptable resonant frequency. In this case, I do not think you will have any problem on that score. Otherwise, there are no rules.

Hopefully you have a phonostage good enough to make the ART 1000 sing?

If not, waste of a "big leagues" cart.

ART 9 seems more appropriate for that level of table. 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1QA1jw5Pj7Y&feature=youtu.be

As lewm mentions, no rules. 

For overall sonics, the entire audio chain matters.  Usually to best lift Sonics, it’s best to address the weak link.  If one purchases a component significantly above the level of their audio chain, they will not realize the full potential of the component.  It’s best to strive for a balanced audio chain when lifting sonics.

My phono preamp is a Lejonklou Entity using Linn interconnects, Halo Serene preamp, Atmasphere D Class amp, Devore Obaby speakers, full Carda Clear loom