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

OP…you have some great thoughts and excellent equipment. 
 

I agree with Lewm. Why should we box ourselves into a corner whenever we are trying to decide cost performance ratio and expenditures for our equipment. I don’t buy into that “you should only spend X amount for this equipment when the other equipment costs X mount”. Now, of course, the rationale for expenditures is a personal matter depending on individual situations, budgets, synergy, etc. 

All I can say, is why can’t we embrace modding our systems the same we mod our muscle or sports cars? No one ever says well, you should spend X amount for exhaust, titanium for example, or headers, air intakes, carbon fiber, wheels, tires, etc.

 

In the end, it’s about delivery and execution and one’s own personal satisfaction. When rolling into a cars and coffee with new carbon brakes and wheels on older sports car, people are more apt to say “wow, wool”, and so I think it should be the same with the audio hobby. Test limits or think outside the box to satisfy your our interests. Have fun and enjoy the musical roller coaster. 

Hello,

 

I can't comment specifically on either the SL-1300G or the Art Cartridge.  I do know two things that may be helpful, though.  I do own the Technics SL-1400G and a Transfiguration Phoenix S cartridge.  The Transfiguration cartridge is remarkable in that it's one of the few cartridges I've seen Michael Fremer rave about (Along with the AT-ART1000X).  Please find and read the review on the Transfiguration.  Now on to your turntable, coincidentally Michael RAVES about it along with mine.  I sold my highly reviewed Pro-Ject RPM 10 Carbon.  This Technics with the Transfiguration is literally SHOCKING.  I've never heard control of LPs at this level.  If this is a turntable then both my Pro-Ject and Previous VPI Classic were toys.  My Ortofon Cadenza Bronze falls so far short of the Transfiguration with this turntable.  KNowing these things I've set my sights on taking Michael's advise and one day in the near future I'll put the AT-ART1000X on a "CARD" as he suggested.  It's on my radar.  I hope this helps encourage you to trust your turntable (and Michael).

"Would I be crazy to mount a Audio Technica AT-ART1000X on my new Technics SL1300G?"

not really, if you like the sound’ why not! there is a good synergy btw audio-technica carts and technics spinners, they match well. 

I have heard the slightly older ART 1000 cartridge and it is among my favorites in sound quality and it is not as high priced as some of the others I like too.  

@drambuiequillhill your statement that follows and describes that you are to take a prompt course of action with an already owned Analogue Device makes a lot of sense to myself.

" Right now my first imparative is to retip my Dynavector XXII MK II so I can exercise my new analog chain "

I take it is is owned from New ?

I take it that through intimate knowledge of how the Cart' has been used, it gives great confidence as the selected Donor Model to be investigated for a Refurb. I strongly suggest an intense clean is requested along with the intention to have the Stylus Swapped Out. A little bit more controversial but worthwhile putting forward as an idea to be considered, how about a FGS Stylus.

If bought new, if having had 1000ish Hours, the present usage is approx' $1.30 per hour. Add the refurb at approx' $400 and the usage if reaching 2000 Hours starts looking like a $00.70c Per Hour cost.

What not to like, $4K is still in the Bank at this Stage yes

Note: The XX II Mk II and Art 1000 are sharing very similar materials to produced the initial signal, i.e, Line Contact Diamond, Boron as the Cantilever, the Signal is sharing very very Similar Electrics, with the Coil Wire used and Output Voltages selected. Structurally they differ with each having a different Metal to produce the Body, which will impart a voicing for the Cart' that is likely to be detectable.  

If the flavour of Titanium was wanted to added to the XX II Mk, add a Cart' Shim and add Cart' retaining Screws produced in Titanium, this will add a little of the influence of the metal, but if it comes near the while Body produced from the metal, I can not say. Further Investigation can go as far as using Headshell produced from Titanium, for me though. A AT MS 9 Headshell does very very nicely for my needs. Also interesting how Magnesium Headshells are not shown for their measurements when the latest rave Headshell has Objective Data added to show the attraction of the Materials selection and Bespoke Design.

As a further encouragement to look into, I strongly suggest a 'stock in trade' is carried out focusing on the Structure in use to Mount the TT on. 

A Support for a TT, especially one as new as yours and at an optimised condition can be transported to a Ultra level of how the Stylus has been prepared for when it is within the Groove.

I happily suggest a minimum of a Sub Plinth, as Tier 2 with Footers as Tier 1 and 3 and the TT as Tier 4, but a second Sub Sub Plinth with the TT being Tier 6 really Helps when set up on a rigidly locked Rack. Mixing up Footer Types works well as well. Your environment is unique and there is not a ubiquitous solution to tame ambient energies being transferred in the listening environment. 

An Oversized Sub Plinth does also throw in the option to used a Monopod for a Tonearm to experience different TA designs. Choose a TA with a compatible Headshell as the one in use and a lot can be learnt quite speedily.

Don't get too bogged down with the notion the Sub Plinths Surface has a tendency to become a fluid and Convection occurring as the result is going to ruin the listening experiences as the Tonearm has 'sailed away' on the Monopod. A Friend uses the Monopod design with as SP10 R  and as of yet has not had to search for the missing TA and Monopod or needed to Sponge Dry the Sub Plinth in use smiley

I do suggest in heavily seismic regions the methods to look after the Vinyl Trilogy will be quite bespoke, I bet the Japanese Audiophile can give up some interesting methods adopted.