J.A. Mitchell TecnoDec vs. Clearaudio Emotion CMB


I plan to upgrade my existing turntable in the next year or two. I prefer a natural, organic presentation that is highly musical - I listen primarily to blues, folk, indie, and rock (lots of acoustic stuff).

I'm considering the following two options:
1) Clearaudio Emotion CMB w/ Satisfy Tonearm (perhaps w/ upgraded feet)
2) J.A. Michell TecnoDec w/ RB250 Special

I will pair the TT with the following:
- Naim Nait 5i-2
- Naim CD5i-2
- Pro-Ject Tube Box II
- Harbeth P3ESR

So, based on my requirements, which TT would you recommend and why? Thanks!
jferreir

Showing 1 response by ontjesr

If you get that TechnoDec w/RB250 -- at the top of your mod list should be to send the tone off and get an incognito tonearm wiring kit installed. It made a world of difference with the cardas wiring & well worth the $300.

"This wiring upgrade simply takes the already excellent Rega tonearms up to the next level. Using Cardas 6N, high purity copper, the Incognito Wire upgrade brings one long unbroken signal transfer from cartridge pins to RCAs. This bring unparalleled clarity, detail, and dynamics with no signal loss. Now, the Rega arms deliever all their design is capable of finally taking them to true giant killer status.

• Tonearm Cable Kit for all Rega RB Series Tonearms
• One piece pure copper wiring headshell to RCA output.
• Fully balanced twisted pair design "Faraday Cage" shield .
• "Star" grounding removes arm ground from signal path
• Direct Gold Plated non-magnetic RCA plugs
• Cardas Gold Plated cartridge pin clips
• 1.2 Meter external cable length
• Flexible construction allows use on suspended turntables
• 33 AWG Litz wire assures free movement of tonearm."