yet another KAB mod question

Clamp vs. no clamp is not a subtle difference on any table, and IMHO clamps work differently and better than weights.

Get 'em all. Audio Nervosa demands it. ;)

Also don't forget the cardas tone arm re-wire, that is def. worthwhile.

the Cardas head shell leads are available from the needledoctor or musicdirect.com.

I was thinking I'd skip the tonearm rewire because you end up having to use an addiitonal phono cable. Can the benefits outweigh that disadvantage?

(as if I need to ask...)

10-30-07: Drubin
I was thinking I'd skip the tonearm rewire because you end up having to use an addiitonal phono cable.

You need an additional pair of ICs, but not a phono cable. KAB provides a ground wire, and they sell really excellent, inexpensive Mogami interconnects (as low as $25/2 meters). Don't disregard the Mogami because of the low price. They're excellent. You can always upgrade later if you feel the need.

Also, with the re-wire/RCA jacks, you have the flexibility to run balanced in the future using a RCA>XLR phono cable (it integrates the ground wire). Atma-Sphere sells them for $300.

Frankly, I don't think anything beyond the fluid damper and a moderately good cartridge is required to enjoy vinyl on the SL12XX tables.