phono preamp.

[basite]

looked at needledoctor, don't think that there are any carts with stabilizer, anyways, i'll look for that later, for the new tt: the 2 final solutions are the
pro-ject xpression2, and i will fit the grado black cart

http://www.project-audio.com/main.ph...tables&lang=en

or the pro-ject debut se, with the same grado cart

http://www.project-audio.com/main.ph...tables&lang=en

grado cart:

http://www.gradolabs.com/frameset_main.htm

does this cart matches the tt?? (hope so, othewise i'll have to search again for another tt)
for the previous mentioned thorens: this is my partially final solution, but if i have enough money, i do want to consider the thorens.

[basite]

btw, where can you get concrete mats?? i'd like to place one too, to make sure that the tt is on a solid base.

[Bernd]

You can use paving slabs if you like that. I prefer to use 2 inch thick hardwood (maple) for my TT. You will still need to find a well isolated spot to place the TT.
The Grados will do fine with the Projects.
Good Luck

Peace

Bernd

[tin ear]

btw, where can you get concrete mats?? i'd like to place one too, to make sure that the tt is on a solid base.

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/tweaks/

Scroll down half a page or so unitl you see Simple to make platform...

Thinking of trying it myself.

Jon

[tin ear]

BTW, just my $0.02.

I was considering the Pro-ject Debut, but decided I'll probably just bite the bullet & go with the Xpression instead. Yeah, more than I wanted to spend, but it has all the necessary adjustments. I don't remember if the debut has VTA adjustment (I think it does), but I'm pretty sure it doesn't have azimuth. The current model of the xpression has all that and conical feet to place on top of your fine new concrete mat.

I just ordered a Shure M97Xe at Amazon. Not an expensive cart but I think it has that gizmo y'all were talking about.

-j