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Rega RB300 Best Upgrade & Vertical Tracking?

I am getting ready to upgrade a Rega RB300 Tonearm. I am wondering if anyone has any experience in comparing the Incognito Upgrade to the Discovery Cable Upgrade. VPI referred me to the Discovery Cable folks in Florida, but the Incognito Upgrade seems to be quite popular. Also, there seems to be a number of Vertical Tracking add-on kits in the market for the RB300. Any ideas which one is the best bang for the buck. Currently, I am using a VPI HW-19 JR with the Audioquest PT6. This week I am switching over to a fully tricked out VPI HW19 MarkIV with the Super Armboard. Still trying to stay on a budget... I haven't decided if I want to use the AQ PT6 or go to an upgraded RB300. I also have a Linn Basik Plus, but I am not sure that is in the running. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks to you Audiogoners. I really like this site.
bside123
schipo
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I would go with the RB300. The Audioquest PT6 that I had mounted on a HW-19 always felt cheap to the touch and eyes. I can't say anything when comparing the sound between the two, but the RB300 has a good history among many who use it.
onetwothreego
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I have an RB300 on an HW19 IV and I find it to be excellent. I also use a VPI VTA adjuster which I wouldn't want to be without. I certainly don't change VTA for each record, but in setting up a cart I find it essential to get the arm level and then find the best spot for standard thickness records going by ear.
bside123 OP
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Dear Onetwothreego: Yea, that's the way I am considering to go... in the direction of your set-up. Do you have the Super Armboard on your table? Will I be able to get enough vertical clearance with the 20lb TNT platter and Super Armboard by using VPIs VTA adjuster, or will I still needs shims? The two cartridges that I have in the meantime are the Grado Platinum Reference and the AT440mla. I am also trying to figure out all of the issues regarding rewiring.
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