i haven't a-b'd this w/the higher-priced stuff, but i believe that the origin-live modified rega rb-250 is a great arm, especially for the money. o-l modifies *all* the rega arms, but they say the lowly 250 turns out at the top of the heap - even better than their modded rb900 - due to its differing bearing-mount scheme. as the stock rb900 is highly rated, how can ya go wrong? i got mine, fully tricked-out, w/an o-l vta mounting base from stoneaudio-uk, for ~$400, delivered to maryland. no bragging rights about yer super-spendy tonearm, tho... ;~)
Tonearm/Cartridge Upgrade
I'm getting ready to upgrade my arm and cartridge. I will be mounting to a VPI HW-19 Mk IV. I realize there are many combinations that work well together, but it is not easy to get dealers to loan these pieces out the way they loan amps, preamps etc. I'm hoping that some of you can give me some input including what your arm/cart. combo sounds like. Thanks, Doug