Tonearm recommendation

Flieb,

  I would not consider a 30cu as 'pretty high'.  That is 'extremely high'! (grin)
Like I said, all depends on where you want to draw the line between what you consider 'high' and what you consider 'low'.  To me, under 10 is low.  Yes, Dover.  If you only look at the numbers, then the FR's would be considered low.  But not if they (the Japanese), were using @100 Hz for measurement.  It would make those FR's closer to 12cu  if they used the 10Hz method.
  I am still at a loss as to why the Sonus works so well on the Lustre.  I was actually worried about mounting it on the high mass Lustre.  It's not like I could easily go out and find a replacement stylus for it if I happened to destroy the suspension by using it on this 'high mass' arm.  
  I did make an armboard just for the Lustre so I can quite easily swap the Lustre for the JVC 7045.  I left the original armboard from the TT-81 attached to the JVC 7045 and I will leave the new armboard attached to the Lustre.  Even left the phono cables attached to each (2ft. Signal Cable Silver Resolution).  So remove 4 arm board screws, and do the quick swap. Piece of cake!  (grin)
This way I can continue to use the JVC 7045 for cartridges like the Sonus. 
That is if I can ever pull myself away from those FR's. (grin)
Regards,

Dover, you said "most enthusiasts of the EPA100 replace the ruby bearings with silicone nitride or ceramic balls".

I found that very interesting since it is the first time I've seen it stated.  I have an EPA 100 so I read anything I find mentioning it.

After buying my EPA I discovered the bearings were out of adjustment and some of the rubies may have been damaged.  I happened to have mine repaired with silicone nitride, just as you suggested, because I was told they were better than the original rubies.

Anyway, that was reassuring, even if I never read any reference to it previously.

Flieb,

  The Lustre has 4 high precision radial bearings which are super grind-finished.  There are 2 vertical and 2 horizontal.  What makes then really unique is that they are spaced farther apart than usual for a tone arm for better angle accuracy. 
  Yes, advertiser hype but interesting concept none the less  The real proof is in the pudding!  In my opinion, the arm does deliver and lives up to its hype!
  V/E has the original manual listed for downloading and also an advertising blub/report that goes into more detail.  Worth reading if interested.
Regards,



Regards,

Don, I acquired a Victor 7045 as part of the deal when I bought my TT101, in the context of a QL10 ensemble (including plinth).  I have never yet listened to the 7045 but you've got my attention.  I am surprised to learn that it is low to medium in effective mass, as it appears to me to be made of stainless, but if it is indeed aluminum, I can understand that it might not be so heavy as effective mass goes. (I would expect alu to oxidize over time, yet my 7045 is as bright and shiny as my FR64S.)  Do you know the actual effective mass?
Also, as regards the application of VTF, I understand that Raul advocates not using magnetics for this, passive only.  What do you guys favor?  On my DV505, I use about 50-50 dynamic vs passive, if those are the terms for the two options.  I've got a Dynavector DV501, which was less expensive than the 505 when new partly because it lacks dynamic VTF and a few other doodads found on the 505, yet I understand that many favor it over the 505, and even the 507.