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Tonearm Matching

I recently purchased an SME 20/2 turntable.  It’s about 15 years old but in good shape and the price was right.  I also got a Dynavector  XV 1s cartridge.  It was rather beat up but I sent it to the Needle Dr who rebuilt it ... looks like new.  What I don’t have is a Tonearm.  The phono stage I plan to use is the PS Audio Stellar (neck and neck with a Gold Note).  My music taste is eclectic ... rock to jazz to opera. Looking for suggestions on a good Tonearm.  I was keen on the Kuzma 4 Point in 9” or 11” (suggestions on best length appreciated).  I am aware that not all cartridges match with all tonearms.  The Dynavector is a low to moderat compliance cartridge at 10mm/N and 12.6 grams.   Would the Kuzma be a good match?  Are there other tonearms I should look at?  Thanks, I am new to all this and appreciate the help.
chilli42
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lalitk
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I would recommend a used SME V tonearm, that would not only be a perfect match it will also be easier to setup without any additional hardware. If you can’t get one in good condition then my 2nd best recommendation would be Origin Live’s Conqueror Mk4 Tonearm.

https://www.originlive.com/hi-fi/tonearm/award-winning-tonearm-conqueror/

I found one of your threads related to tonearm :-)

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/looking-for-tonearm-inspiration?page=3

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chakster
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Your calculation will be wrong unless you understand that 10cu is Dynamic compliance at 100Hz !


But for tonearm/cartridge matching you MUST know dynamic compliance at 10hz (not at 100Hz). 

After simple convertion from 100Hz to 10Hz you will realize that your Dynavector dynamic compliance is 17-20 cu !

chilli42 OP
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Lalikt.  I was all set to pull the trigger on the SME V ... seemed like to choice of least resistance.  To my dismay, there is no no SME dealer in Thailand (where I live).  Importing here as a consumer is difficult.  So I am a bit back to square 1
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lalitk
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@chilli42,

SME V is no longer available *new* for individual sale. You would have to ‘score’ V as used. Keep an eye on used market.
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rauliruegas
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Dear @chilli42 : Both tonearms are very goodl match for your XV-1s, you can't go wrong with either.

Kuzma has the advantage that is a detachable headshell to use it with other cartridges in case you own it.

Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.
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