And with vintage SME tonearms the price differences are ridiculous between the 3009 and 3012 arms.
Why Do 12" Tonearms Cost So Much More Than 9"?
For example, the Tri-Planar 12" arm is $3600 more than the 9" version. SME tonearms are similarly priced.
Is it really that much more costly to develop the longer tonearms?
Is it really that much more costly to develop the longer tonearms?