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Graham Phantom1, Kuzma Stogi Ref, Naim ARO

Hello Everyone, I am in the final rounds of selecting a tonearm upgrade for my Verdier/SME3012 combination. Somehow I am unable to make up my mind. I have drilled down to these arms as the final short list within my budget of $2k

Naim ARO (used)
Graham Phantom1 (used)
Kuzma Stogi Ref (used)
Rega RB1000 (new)
Fidelity Research FR64 (used)
Scheu Classic
EMT 929

The cartridge I will be using is a Dynavector Karat 17D3. I am not sure how people choose tonearms in general. My TT should be able to host any of these arms well. So it boils down to which tonearm can handle the Karat well I guess. I normally listen to all kinds of music with preference to classic rock so I like my music to be full and lively with good PRAT.

Would really appreciate some input here. I know I still have to buy blind but your inputs will help me big time in at least eliminating few of these from the list.
pani

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Hey Syntax,

Yes, the Blues, like the Fidelity Research tonearms, they both have famously met the "Test of Time" standard. Thomas, thank you again for those nice evenings where the air and mains are clean and clear, super!

Pani, I am with Syntax here; find yourself a nice FR-64s w/B60, and even better, an original silver-wired version, super...done, that chapter will be closed for you, finished! This tonearm will treat you very well; it is simply amazing when you find a design that correctly meets the intersection of geometry and physics.

BTW, these Fidelity Research tonearms...well, they are termite-proof...;-).

Cheers!
Alan
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