The only weak point I can see is the tonearm on the 1200. The problem with the 1200's tonearm is control. It is based on the bigger brother EPA but is less streamlined. The little brother does have exceptionally low bearing friction so when this 12g arm moves it's somewhat uncontrolled. KAB's fluid damper corrects and substantially improves the situation, making it compatible with many different cartridge compliances. One guy in the Asylum reported successful compatibilities with cartridges ranging from 9 x 10 -6 to 25 x 10 -6 Dyne compliance. The latest KAB mod is the tonearm rewire with Cardas Litz and upgraded phono terminals ( Cardas DIN or RCA ). Take a look: http://www.kabusa.com/trw1200.htm A fully modded KAB 1200 will be up there in the $5K performance range--easy. Imagine, on top of this, installing a Revelation Audio Labs umbilical between outboard power supply & deck! The Creature on Steroids rules. *** |
