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Cartridge & Headshell for SL1210 M5G $399

I am purchasing a Technics SL1210 M5G player, and I see there are several SL12xx owners in this forum.

I will be getting the player with the Stanton Trackmaster II, but after reading the threads here, I think I would like to upgrade the Cartridge and maybe the Headshell.

I plan to get the tonearm damping upgrade. I can spend up to $399 for the Cartridge and Headshell. What would you recommend?

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dmccombs
tvad
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The answers to your question will be repeats of what is already being discussed in other currently active threads, and some in the archives. Check them out.
dmccombs OP
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Tvad,

Actually, I did a search here and read every thread with with Technics in it that pertained to the 1200 or 1210 turntable, including the one you pointed to. That poster is looking in the sub $100 range.

Are you saying that if I were willing to spend up to $399 on the cartidge/headshell combo, you would suggest I stick wiht the Technics headshell and the Ortofon Blue cartridge?

Darrell

tvad
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