I read Robert Greene's review of the SL1200G in TAS last night. I own an SL1200GAE and have done so for about a year now. Of course, it has an "S" arm on it. I also own a VPI Prime with straight tube arms (2) and have owned this TT for about 2 years. I also own another VPI HW19 fitted with an SME Series III, another "S" shaped arm and have owned this one since 1989. Anyway, if anyone is interested I will try and offer some additional perspective on the matters under discussion to the already excellent points made.
Curved and Straight Tonearms
Over the last 40 years I have owned 3 turntables. An entry level Dual from the '70's, a Denon DP-52F (which I still use in my office system) and a Rega P3-24 which I currently use in my main system. All of these turntables have had straight tonearms. I am planning on upgrading my Rega in the near future. Having started my research, I have noticed that some well reviewed turntables have curved 'arms. My question: What are the advantages/disadvantages of each, sonic or otherwise? Thanks for any input.