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What's the next upgrade step??

Right now my analog gear consists of Basis 1400, Origin Live Silver tonearm, Clearaudio Sigma MC and Lector tube phono system.
Looking to see what the upgrade path is from here. I have no real complaints. Possibly could use a little more mid-range lushness and bass detail. I have always heard that the order of vinyl upgrade is table> tonearm> cartridge.
Any suggestions? Or just leave well enough alone and get more LP's?
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joe_in_seattle
114 posts
 
Leave well enough alone and get more LP's and a RCM if you don't already have one.
surfgod
229 posts
 
What does your table sit on? A deadicated stand, sand or shot fillable may be what you are looking for in your present system.
Good Luck
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stringreen
6,468 posts
 
I have changed things more than a couple of times and always found that once I have a good arm, cartridge upgrades provide more bang for the buck. Moving from one top grade arm to another may change color, etc, but I could live with a Phantom, SME, VPI, Triplanar, etc.
shakeydeal
979 posts
 
For more midrange lushness you might want to look at other cartridges than Clearaudio. Maybe a Shelter 501 or Benz cartridge.

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opal
18 posts
 
You can experiment with different brands of tubes. Also resistance loadings
if your unit allows.
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