I never installed my SME V fingerlift. I have not done an a/b listening comparison, but I figure it is one more thing at the headshell that can vibrate. I simply move the headshell into the right location and then slowly lower it using the damped arm-lever/lift. Very simple with no fear of damaging the cantilever. I prefer the fixed headshell for the same theoretical reason, though azimuth now needs to be adjusted by slightly tilting the base of the arm before tightening the set screws. Works fine, but is less convenient. Also can't easily swap cartridges.
