I want to upgrade my Turntable to something heavier


I am about to retire from work. I would like to upgrade my turntable before I do this. I have a Pro-Ject, which I like a lot, but I have two big dogs. I have been considering something 1) heavier and 2) balanced. I have SourcePoint 10 Speakers driven by a PS Audio Stellar Amp. The Stelkar also offers Balanced inputs. 

I am leaning towards the Pro-Ject X8 as being a good price with room for a better cartridge. I have considered VPI, but I don't care about upgrading. Once I am retired, this is it. Ideas or Suggestions?

alahankbear

@elliottbnewcombjr Okay so I understand two tonearms but why three? Stereo, Mono, 78's? 

I really want something with limited upgrades, mostly because I would obsess over whether this would be better than that. I know how OCD I can become. I know that is The Way for many. Seriously, this Debut Carbon Evo is a pretty great starter TT for me to get back into vinyl. 

@alahankbear 

Bulldog/Greyhound mix, have photos?

around 50 years ago, Our dog Becky, AKC Bassett Hound, had the only known litter of Bassawahua’s

My wife let her get out, and a determined bug eyed 3 legged Chihuahua nailed her. 

Mom looked like this, dumb like a fox

"You Talkin to Me?"

@alahankbear 

Why 3 arms?

I recommend two IF you listen to Mono, so you can go back and forth with no delay in a listening session. And removable headshells. And easy height adjustment.

For me, retired, Inherited 4,000 lps, mostly Jazz (had 2500) actively listening, alone and frequently with friends, mostly Stereo but many Mono.

I started with two arms, then found an arm with a short counterweight section so it would fit inside the dust cover, I’m soooo clever, I couldn’t help myself.

The above configuration was only 1 removable headshell.

Mono on the left, Removable Headshell in the back, play friend’s cartridges, any of mine (I stopped at 8);12-1/5" effective long arm, fixed cartridge on the right, my favorite MC at the time.

After buying a few vintage cartridges, I changed to 3 removable headshells

As we like to say, "I’m Done!"

 

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@elliottbnewcombjr I do have photos of the dogs and more of the new kitten… he was thrown into the back yard with an injured leg. 
I don’t know how to get pictures into a post or I would be happy to show you. They are mostly just on my phone.