black, using factory black belt (white belt made the table run too fast) - upgraded factory RCAs to Furutech 126(g), strongly recommended
Groovetracer RP6 Reference Subplatter
Recommend this upgrade very very much. Great flywheel, perpetual motion rhythm, very quiet background and tracks dead on at 33 1/3 and 45. Using factory black belt (white belt made the table run too fast)
Herbie Mat Way Excellent II-2mm
Beat my thinner leather double sided suede mat by a noticeable difference. More and more refined bass, more space between the notes (better attack and decay) and more presence in a deeper and wider sound stage.
Magic Eraser original
just a slice between the platter and lowered stylus goes a long way!
Audio-Technica AT-33PTG/II 0.3mV MC
waiting for it to break in and still sounds great
Salience / Jasmine LP2.0 mkII
black, great 2 box phono preamp that beat out my previous Pro-ject tube phono box II with upgraded tube and also beat a Vincent Pho-8 two box phono stage.
Oppo Digital BDP-103
Atoll Integrated Amp IN200 evo
Great current model integrated amp. Make sure you get the evo.
Interesting that you went back to the 6.5's. I've never heard either speaker, but I have always been interested in Tekton's products. What is it about the 6.5's that you prefer?