What does a tonearm contribute to the sound of a turntable?

@tomic601 Yes, the FT-3 was a great tonearm. I just wanted something different. PM me if you'd like to make an offer and I can give you details and pictures.

The best demonstration of how important a tonearm is in musical presentation was recently demonstrated to me when I acquired a TT capable of having dual tonearms mounted simultaneously . I moved what I knew to be a very good arm to the new table and it already had a current top of the line one from the same manufacturer. Each arm’s individual strengths became noticeable as i rotated my Ortofon, Kiseki, and Koetsu cartridges between them. No matter the cartridge the better arm created a better presentation of the musical experience.

Drrsutliff, exactly my point.

So those of you with the ethos on this: I have the Jelco 750EB coupled with a Hana SL cartridge. Compliance complementary?

@larry5729, you have never heard a great vinyl system.  I have a very nice high end table and arm it is silent and the music just flows.  I am not going to try and change your mind but you are the one missing out.