Linear tracking turntables, whatever happened?

Well, you know what needs to happen now uberwaltz ? 

I mean this is the biggest and baddest (in a good way) .....Audiophile site.  

If you are happy that it is set up properly and works well. (won't wreck your lps)

The next step is to put it in your first system, and play a record that has history there;  an LP that you are intimately familiar with. One that you know every pop on it - and expect it. 8^0

Some would not dream of putting a $50 bought turntable up against their expensive one.  

I think you will be surprised at what you hear. kudos for walking the walk ..so far ....8^0

Chris
I may just do that....
However cw the Azden cart it cost a little bit more than $50 ...lol
It was the Sansui that was just $55 and that was vastly inferior SQ to the SL-10 and has already been relegated.
Maybe tomorrow I will try it.

How much all in?

I won't provide any hints of what I and others hear.
Will just say - look for an LP that provides you with huge Gestalt, especially toward the end of the side. Crescendo movement.

Physically, a record that has grooves running closer to the spindle.
The inside grooves on an LP are the smallest, tightest,  and hardest to track.

Look forward to impressions. 

@uberwaltz,

My comments below are meant to help.

I've always noticed your upgrade path and how fast it moves. If I may, I'd slow down a little. For me, I found that the more time I spend with one "upgrade" before making a move like, buying another piece of gear, the better.
I do love, your love for this hobby my friend.

@slaw 

I understand and take to heart your thoughts my friend!

However it has just about always been my nature, patience has not always been my strong suit! Lol.

But I am now in a position with more disposable income than I used to have and it is hard to resist!

Kind of nice situation to be in though!

The Nottingham table is a keeper forever I think and might just try out arms on it.

The SL-10 may give me some experience of what a linear tracker can do as it was one of the better examples the Japanese built in those wars I think.

Oh then there is the Dual 1019 idler gear drive TT as well.

Yes I am a spoiled brat nowadays!