SME III with top MMs (high compliant) like SHURE ULTRA 500, Audio-Technica AT-180ML/OCC and Grace F-14 fits nicely the LUXMAN PD444 in sound quality IME. Indeed you would need a special arm bracket for SME arms. Good luck.
Tonearm for Luxman PD 441
I have a late 70's Luxman PD 441 turntable with a Grado The Reference high output cartridge that I really like. I'm thinking that my weak link is the old Denon DA 307 tonearm with that goofy rubber for damping. Any suggestions on an easy switch for under $1,000, even used? Thanks all.