DrPat -- It's important to know the make and hopefully also the model of the phono cartridge that is installed in the arm. As I indicated in your other thread, differences in phono cartridges can overshadow differences between turntable/tonearm combinations. Also, it would be helpful to know the approximate age of the cartridge in years (as I indicated, suspension materials used in them tend to harden after many years), and very roughly how many hours of playing time it has on it (that being relevant, obviously, to stylus wear).
Regards,
-- Al
Regards,
-- Al