The urge to tinker is awash. What TT might better mine and why?

jperry
I would agree that the 103d is not the perfect match for the Black Widow but that is what is included so that is why I mentioned it.

I did read some reports on the black widow and carts that should work well with it and will have to go back and find them to get some better ideas for a good matching cart.

Quick look back through my history.

Yes the ADC ZLM was one, Grado Platinum  too, Shure V15VMR  as a few.

From what I understand I will need a high compliance cart in the weight range of 5 to 8 grams to stand a chance of the best match?

Uberwaltz-
You seem to shoot down many suggestions and want someone else to do all the work for you. If money is not the problem, buy three or four complete turntable systems, try them out and post your results. We can all benefit, your ears can determine the winner and we would not be wasting time offering suggestions.
I see you made a decision....good luck.

@uberwaltz,

"From what I understand I will need a high compliance cart in the weight range of 5 to 8 grams to stand a chance of the best match? "

That sounds about right, and you can use the tools available on vinylengine.com to calculate results. This and the very similar ADC LMF tonearms were designed to work with high compliance cartridges. So most of the Shure, Stanton, Sonus, Pickering and ADC cartridges were good matches with this tonearm. I used to own an ADC LMF-2 tonearm. I used an ADC XLM III and Sonus Blue with it.

Have fun!

Jim Perry

2psyop

Sorry you feel that way.

Not all suggestions can be winners obviously!

No I do not want everybody to do my work for me, that is a silly statement.

Rather I prefer to take counsel from more experienced members and research from there.
I thought that is part of what these forums were for? To help, share and guide other members.
If my usage of them for that purpose offends you I am truly sorry.

After a number of members suggested a vintage DD might be worth a try, some by pm, that is the avenue I decided to pursue.

However I decided not to replace my present TT but experiment with a slightly cheaper version than the dp80 as a toe in the water.

We will see.