Whether any or all of the tonearms on your list qualify as an upgrade is such a difficult question to answer, especially since the cartridge/tonearm mating is such a critical factor. I've got 5 turntables up and running with 5 different tonearms. I often move cartridges around among those tonearms, and I can testify from first hand experience that the tonearm can change the personality of a cartridge, and vice-versa. Also, on that list, the LT has to be regarded as a different animal, in principle. Not that I have ever heard one.
Phantom Supreme to 4Point-14?
I'm considering it. Who's done it and what did you think? Members who've heard a head-to-head comparison are also welcome to chime in.
The turntable is an SP10R in Artisan Fidelity plinth. Cartridges at this point are an mainlyan A90 and Benz Ebony TR, but I'm planning for a MSL Gold or Platinum sometime down the road.
Thanks.
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That is a fine list of excellent tonearms. I think you might enjoy a discussion with Thom Mackris of Galibier Designs. He knows (and sells) many of those arms and can give you an experienced opinion based on your preferences. He helped me decide between a Schroeder arm and a Kuzma. Zero pressure to purchase too. |
Corrections to two of my previous posts.
I meant to say WallySkater. And regarding the Graham counterweight:
That’s inaccurate. It is propelled along a threaded rod that functions like a screw. But the issue of resonance and decoupling remain. Just wanted to set the record straight. |
Dear @wrm57 : If you can find out the EPA 100 that's bettr option and up-grade vs the Graham and maybe the Reeds too.
R. |
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