What tonearm does one aspire to own.

[Vrajbasi]

For many owning a Sme Series V arm was a real aspiration these days there are so many choices from the likes of Glanz, Ikeda, bergman, graham, timestep and for deep pockets the Sat etc the choices are unlimited. Cost no object what would one aspire to own as a end game choice.

For me its rather difficult as I like owning a few.

My current likes are

1. Acoustical systems Axiom which seems to work great on my EMT 927 extremly detailed with a great sence of space.

2. Fidelity Research FR66 for sheer scale and plushness.

3. Airtangent 10B very engaging midrange and wide soundstage the most un mechanical tonearm produced in my opinion.

4. Kondo sme v12 this variant of the V/12 seems to float my boat with its sence of solidity and authority and control needs to be partnered with cartridges carefully.

5. Graham Phantom elite 12" not to keen on the 9" elite but in my opinion the 12" variant is very musical great solidity in the bass with a liquid midrange.

6. Time step tonearm a total bargain if there ever was one.

7. Glanz these high mass tonearms need to be heard to be appreciated a real joy. Great sense of weight with a great sense of flow very engaging.