Several type of arms here, straight, curved, S, J and others.
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Curved and Straight Tonearms
Several type of arms here, straight, curved, S, J and others. https://www.stereophile.com/category/tonearm-reviews |
As some have already noted, s shaped arms tend be higher mass designs. The choice of arm (mass being a key issue) is generally dictated by cartridge matching (compliance), so you're usually nudged toward the curved camp or the straight camp by your cartridge. Beyond that, there are enough other issues at play (bearing design, adjustability, etc) that the issue is IMO low priority (beyond aesthetics). |
Dear @ericsch : In reality there is no true/real advantage on those kind of tonearms. The real advantage belongs to tonearm design and excecution quality levels of that design and that's all. Pivot bearing type can be a difference. Unipivot against fix ones. I prefer fixed ones. How many cartridges do you own? Regards and enjoy the Music Not Distortions. R. |
Raul, based on what I have learned over the last few years, I would also prefer a fixed pivot. I am the original owner of 2 Shure cartidges: V15 Type V-MR and V15 Type V, both with Jico styli. I use these on my Denon DP 52-F. For my Rega, I have the Elys that came with the table and a newer Exact 2 that I use now. Like I mentioned earlier in this thread, I like Rega, but I want to move to a table with adjustable VTA. BTW, thanks to all who responded, very enlightening. |