attymbb,
I have been pondering my Last TT for a year +.
TechDas III and Graham arm were high on my list. Heard it at Axpona 2016.
Even though you confined this discussion to (2) TT ; I hope you don't mind if I expand.
First; Nice System. Mine is posted with a few updates that will come soon.
I am a vinyl guy; 3000 LPs, 83 CDs.
Almost ready to pull the trigger on a Technics 1200G, modded with a Tri-Planar 12" arm with tonearm cable terminated with XLR connections. Still pondering cartridges.
IMHO, this TT can be a game changer.
Just some thoughts.......
- Technics DD is rock solid speed. Perhaps equal or better than all others.
- Tri-Planar ranks with with any of the top arms.
Cartridge - Stll pondering. Your choice.
- Upgrade phonostage
Tubes Rule here.
- I will stay with a gimbal arm.
You will save $$$ and have a Top TT rig. Again, IMHO.
Best Wishes on your Journey