Low end TT vs. Hi end CD

thanks psychic for your suggestions. i'll look into a different cartridge (moving magnet?) when i get the phono stage. that gives me some time to save some dough.

what are some medium priced cartridges to look for? TWL suggested a Goldring 1042.

i also took a look a Zaikes review of the KAB dampening system. interesting, and may be something i tweak with after i'm initially set up. Zaikes was great helping me get the basics of my TT setup...

You're welcome, Dennis. Now you're beginning to realize the 1200 on steroids is NOT a low end deck. It is low priced, nonetheless. For just over $1000 (brand new) you can purchase the following:

1) 1200 turntable
2) Tonearm fluid damper
3) Outboard power supply (soon)
4) High end integrated headshell cartridge.

What a deal! No other deck comes even close...

As to cartridge choices, I do trust TWL's analog *expertise*. He's one of a kind. I would give Kevin Barrett a call, since he is also an authorized Goldring dealer. He can tell you what will work best w/in your budget. Tell him I sent you: www.kabusa.com

Last, the tonearm fluid damper is more than just a tweak...

you guys are throughing good money away, trying to polish a turd. I guess you guys are dj's, in that case DD Turntables and Stanton cartridges are the ticket. good luck!
Roni

polishing a turd :)

Yeah, polishing a turd...
I can't make a judgement on that case unless I can have a chance to listen not just basing on general rule of thumb about belt drive v.s. DD.
I also tend to believe to TWL as to the analogue expert that this deck is quite descent for high-end playback.