Can a Technics SL-1200G challenge the state of the art?

I now have ordered my trifecta. Technics 1300g, Supatrak Blackbird, Hana Umami Red (with Wally Tools analyzed brass shim).

Looking to improve my stock 1300G with Nagaoka MP-700, until I have all the new gear in house.

Which feet to replace the stock feet? The Funk Firm Boing! or Isonodes?

Whats the best platter mat? I've heard the Origin Live Strata is one of the top contenders.
 
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I now have ordered my trifecta. Technics 1300g, Supatrak Blackbird, Hana Umami Red (with Wally Tools analyzed brass shim).

Looking to improve my stock 1300G with Nagaoka MP-700, until I have all the new gear in house.

Which feet to replace the stock feet? The Funk Firm Boing! or Isonodes?

Whats the best platter mat? I've heard the Origin Live Strata is one of the top contenders.
Cool! I didn't get round to experimenting with replacement feet on my 1200G yet, and the best match there might not work best with a 1300G anyway. With mats I did experiment with a couple (Funk Achromat, Stein Perfect Interface) but finally settled on the Oyaide BR-12, in conjunction with their STB-MSX weight.
 
Luckily I have a set of EVP footers that are just the right size and capacity. I will be trying these out soon.
 
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I now have ordered my trifecta. Technics 1300g, Supatrak Blackbird, Hana Umami Red (with Wally Tools analyzed brass shim).

Looking to improve my stock 1300G with Nagaoka MP-700, until I have all the new gear in house.

Which feet to replace the stock feet? The Funk Firm Boing! or Isonodes?

Whats the best platter mat? I've heard the Origin Live Strata is one of the top contenders.
I would love to see pictures and read a review one you have it all set up!
 
I really liked my upgraded 1200G , but even stock its a real value and competes with higher priced tables
 

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