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lp12 ekoes troika vrs technics 1200 rb300 $1000+ca

hello

im currently exploring the idea of modding a technics sl1200mk2 with origin live collar and rega rb300, $1000.00++ cartridge of choice. Poss shelter/lyra!?? Poss power supply switch! Im currently using linn lp12 ekoes troika and love the sound but hate all the fuss and set up etc etc. will going crazy on the technics bring to a good level? please advise.
riley1
johnnyb53
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Over in the Analog Reviews section is this review and long thread about the SL1200 Mk2. One of the respondents, Jdcook, installed an RB300 on an Origin Live Technics armboard. Scroll down to his posts on the subject where he also mentions some cartridges. He settled on a Clearaudio Aurum Beta. He tried an Ortofon OM40 and didn't like it nearly as much on the RB300 as the Clearaudio.
riley1 OP
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hello

thanx for your responce but im wondering if i would get a great sound with a 1000.00 dollar or more cart with the rb 300 or wether it would just be silly?? thanx kindly
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stringreen
6,468 posts
 
The 300 is a wonderful overachiever...Id put anything into it. ...mind the modifications..disuse the spring, dropped counterweight, rewire, etc.
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headsnappin
295 posts
 
Hello Riley, have you considered an Origin table? Very good sounding, simpler than the LP12, and not a culture shock sonically from the LP12.
riley1 OP
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i have not! I suppose that would be a natural approach. i will look into it. thanx Jay.
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