Why is the price of new tonearms so high

Hi,
>>> Now if your tonearm or other tonearm needs a wrap IMHO something is wrong with that tonearm or with the tonearm/cartridge combination or even in other link in the audio system chain. <<<

I agree with Raul. Now Raul thought the FR can do with a wrap as I recall, and D. thinks all other's can do with it, since it is a known fact that the SME V is rather too much damped than to little.

Is that your way to fix the FR issue then?

Got low tire pressure, make the other's tires flat -- problem solved :-)

Hi Axel,
I do not want to conduct your thoughts and ways of thinking, but let me once again encourage you to carry on musing about this topic ......... the "problem" is not yet solved, but it is becoming increasingly entertaining to watch.
You are not yet on the right boat and you are still heading in the wrong direction.
However - as long as you think you are fine and you believe to be on track ....... that direction is totally fine with me.

BTW - the one single "issue" of the FR-60 tonearm series is well beyond anything you - or any other so far speculating about it on Audiogon - have ever thought about.
You know that nice little 3-part story about the two sientists searching for the all black cat in a pitch black windowless cellar without any light ......? ( don't think you will find it on Wikipedia at all.....)
God - I love physics !
Musing and watching ......
D.

Hi Axel, BTW - nice idea with the low tire pressure......
I begin to realize that this is kind of general approach with several audiophiles.
But if it works for you/them - again... fine with me.
Personally I'd rather go for the high pressure/high performance option - but I guess we are talking personal preferences and taste again.
Many prefer indeed the more comfortable way with low pressure (= well cushioned...) performance.
May too be a matter of advanced age and increased problems with intervertebral disc....
Musing and watching.
D.

D in a world without the 64 and 66s what would you use?

Perrew,
a very good question I say.
My best guess would be: ***a good CD player*** -- no arguments about 'socks' and resonances either :-)