I too like the look of classic signature. The prime gives you an isolated motor unit that may be quieter. But no one has complained about the classic being noisy.
I think the contributions to overall sound in a really good analog setup go some thing like this, with #1 being the most important:
1. Cartridge
2. Arm
3. Phono preamp
4. Turntable
I would definitely spring for the Phoenix cartridge, as that will mostly define the end sound. I heard one a few years ago and it sounded excellent - very good dynamics, tight, and fast.
Tom
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Main System:
Amati Futura Mains
Amati Homage VOX Center,
Proac Response 1sc Rears,
Three MC2301's for L,C,R
MC 602 for the rears
C 1100, MX 151, MCD 1100, MR 80
Nottingham Dais with Wave Mechanic
Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation
SurfacePro 3, RPi 4, ROON, WW Starlight Platinum USB, Schiit Yggdrasil, Benchmark DAC3 HGC
MX 151, OppO BDP-95, JVC RS-500 DILA projector, 106" diagonal Stewart Luxus Screenwall Deluxe with Studiotek 130 G3 material.
Lake House:
Ohm F, MC 275V, C2300, MR 77, Rega P3
OnDeck:
McIntosh MAC 4300v
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