Markpao is correct; proper alignment is essential. Still, you have alternatives. New, you have to go Graham. Beau coup bux and unless you are seriously into vinyl, not worth the investment. You might want to look for Bang & Olufsen pivot arm table used; they sounded very good and new cartridges can still be found for them (one MC2 popped up today). Another used piece that might work for you would be the Magnepan Unitrac I arm - it can be mounted on pretty much anything, sounds great and has an alignment fixture along the lines of the Graham.
Tonearm with removable head-shell
I am looking for a TT which can accommodate a tonearm with removable head-shell. Why? I have no confidence that I could ever replace a cart on my own and have no hifi shops where I live so I'd like to be able to send just the head-shell to a dealer who can replace a cart when the time comes w/o having to ship the entire TT.
Budget is 1500, or so, sans cart.
Ideas welcomed.
Budget is 1500, or so, sans cart.
Ideas welcomed.