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SME 20/3 --- tonearm recommendations!?

Hello Gon'ers - I have an SME 20/3 coming, recently purchased on Audiogon. I'm trying to decide what tonearm will fit the table and be a good match. I considered Graham Engineering but I have a similar setup already (30/2 + Graham Phantom II). The tonearm will be mated with my Koetsu Urshi Blue cartridge. I generally listen to Jazz and classic rock, but also enjoy most any genre. Will be mated to a Pass Labs XP-25 preamp. 

I've considered an SME IV modified (new bearings, new wiring), or one of the Kuzma tonearms. They seem to be on vogue but I don't know much about them (or it they will fit the SME).
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mohawk195 OP
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Thanks for the additional suggestions and ideas. 

I looked at the 4 point 9 but my concern with it is the exit of the tonearm cable. It looks like it might hit the rear SME tower. Oddly enough the larger 4Point is off set away from the tower and there are photos of this setup. So if I end up with:

* SME 30/2 + 4Point
* SME 20/3 + Phantom

I may have to sell the Koetsu and get a suitable cartridge for the Phantom. The Dynavector XX2 I have on it performs very well.
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I looked at the 4 point 9 but my concern with it is the exit of the tonearm cable. It looks like it might hit the rear SME tower. Oddly enough the larger 4Point is off set away from the tower and there are photos...

You should be happy for that ...the 4P is slow and anemic, the Phantom is a way better Arm
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Hi Syntax. Outside of the Phantom what do you recommend in a nine arm? 
Regards 
Greg
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mijostyn
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Syntax you have to be kidding. 
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Mohawk, the 4 point 9 will fit perfectly on the 20/3. The wire will come out to the inside of the tower. Not even close. However the 4 point 11 will work wonderfully on the 30/2. I use a 4 point 14 on a 30/12. I have a Koetsu Rosewood Signature Platinum in it. No added weights needed:)
I personally think the best cartridge for the Phantom is the Van den Hul but the Dynavector should be fine. The Koetsu in the 4 point 11 might require just a little extra weight but when you get it tuned up it should be fabulous. 
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