Technics SL-1210GAE Anniversary

I am one of the first to get one of these in the USA S/N 0180 and yes it does not come with the cartridge

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jtsnead ,would you please tell us about your new TT when you get it ?

Chakster ,what will be your choice of cartridge or the  SL1210 GAE? 

Chakster ,what will be your choice of cartridge or the  SL1210 GAE?

@vinylnostalgic

Audio-Technica AT-ML170 OFC or AT-ML180 OCC

One problem: the AT-ML180 can be over $2k in NOS condition, another expensive one is Grace LEVEL II LC-OFC with Ruby, Sapphire, Beryllium or Boron cantilever (any of those is great).  

The AT-ML170 is best buy in this situation (imo). 

However, my choice for everyday would be Stanton SC-100 WOS (signature model) or Pickering XSV/5000 - those are real killers for very reasonable price. I also like Pioneer PC-1000 mkII, Victor X1IIe, Pickering XSV/4000 ... 

Last year discovered SONY XL-50 MM (with Boron Pipe cantilever and Super Elliptical tip) is inexpensive MM and very nice at lower budget than anything in this list above.  

Any of those must be in perfect condition if you're willing to try. 

It seems that I will have to study more about cartridges thanks for the information . 

One more direct question : 
Does the  new  SL1210 worth  $ 4000  ( US price ) plus the cartridge?