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Michell Technoarm vs Origin Live Silver vs ???

I'm looking at a new tonearm to replace my old Audioquest PT6. The Michell Technoarm and Origin Live arms are always mentioned together, and seem similar in that they improve on the old Rega RB250 design.

So, any comparisons of the two?

Any comments on each of their improvements (sonically and technically)?

Any suggestions for a different arm upgrade at about the $1000 or so level?

Thanks,
Bob

PS: I have a custom made non-suspended turntable using VPI parts (motor and MK III platter and bearing) and a solid 1" Corian plinth.
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I've been looking at the counterweight issue for my RB300 lately and there seem to be quite a few options.
1) Michell Technoweight, including cart head weight adjustment
2) OL structural modification, mostly to replace the plastic stun of the RB250 with a metal one and add a different weight
3) Kerry F2 titanium counterweight. Its hole is off centre to lower the gravity point
4) Groovetracer counterweight , about same as above
5) Pebbles counterweight set (incl. stub)
6) Clearaudio Turboweight (I have already ordered this one for my RB300)
7) Expressimo counterweight (similar as above 3,4,6).

The prices range from 50 euros (Pebbles) to 170 Euros.
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