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Any arm/cartridge ideas?

I've recently started playing my Systemdek IIX again, but I'm pretty sure the stock Profile II arm and the Linn Basik cartridge I have are hindering it, even though it's in a distinctly mid-fi system.

I've received dealer advice to upgrade to a RB300 arm and a Goldring cartridge(either a 1012 or 1022).

Given that I don't want to spend more than $500 to upgrade it, does anyone have any input? Thanks!
samship
samship OP
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My phono preamp is a Cambridge Audio 540p. The rest is a Cambridge Audio 540a integrated driving KEF Cresta 10's and a Dayton Audio subwoofer. Like I said before--mid-fi--but I get a lot of enjoyment out of it.

As far as getting a used P3 or a newer MMF or Project, I rather like the suspended design of the Systemdek. And the phono preamp won't handle low output MC's.
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lolo
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I dumped my rega 3/rb300 like a hot potato after hearing the systemdek w/stock arm. I also have a Sumiko arm which seemed slightly darker than the Profile. But I'd just upgrade the cartidge- hard to beat the systemdek/profile combo. Lots of other upgrades on theinternet for the systemdek. I've tried a few. Some worked for me some didn't.
Only way to upgrade from the systemdek is to spend some HUGE bucks. Have fun and good luck
samship OP
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Thanks for the feedback everyone.

I've decided to keep the arm stock and have purchased a Shure M97xE. It's a cheap but hopefully substantial upgrade over the Basik, and, like Viridian said, this'll leave me plenty of surplus to buy some decent LP's. It is all about the music anyway, isn't it?
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