The Technics MKII is the DJ standard. I looked at them long and hard because I wanted something that was new and wouldn't break down on me every six months. I'm not at all a technician, so this was ultra-important to me. I had just spent six months not listening to vinyl because my Dual stopped working properly. In the end I got her fixed and bought an inexpensive Dual 502 in mint condition as a back-up in case that ever happens again. One day, if a 1200 fell into my hands, I wouldn't say no! Enjoy!
AT makes the best carts on the market these days. The AT 440MLa is incredible sounding. Sadly, the price seems to have gone up in the last six months. Good thing I've got one extra on hand, but I wish I had more! $200 a pop would make me think twice about when I use it, which isn't the way I listen to music—ever.
