Tonearm mount to the plinth vs arm board vs rotating arm board vs isolated tower


Hello,

I am rebuilding a Garrard 301 and looking for a plinth. I am planning to buy 3-4 tonearms to try. I would like to know which is the best way moving forward.

Is there a difference between mounting a tonearm directly on a solid plinth vs arm board (same vs different materials) vs rotating arm board vs isolated tower. 

Thanks
Nanda
kanchi647
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It's very easy to mess with a used turntable that cost a couple hundred dollars to acquire.
@terry9; "offend" is not the appropriate word choice here. . 
I simply felt your post was a bit strong and worthy of comment. 
I will never challenge someone's love of their own table no matter how humble it might be. 
But when someone claims that their deck is perfect, my ears perk up. 
You took pains to claim that with the help of three people you had achieved perfection. 
Halcro by the way obviously has far more experience than I do and I have a feeling you quoted him out of context. 
I don't claim to have superior knowledge to anyone here. 
In fact, I know that I have less than many. 
But I do have some opinions that are only worth your 2 sense if you happen to agree with me and I don't mind those that disagree as long as the basis for the disagreement is rational. 
This is a topic that particularly interests me and I have some first-hand experience with it. 

@fsonicsmith , No. I did not say that my TT was perfect. Goodbye, Mr. Smith.
I came across Triangleart TT and was impressed by the design and looks.
has completely separate armpods..
it’s a belt drive

What do you all think about the Osiris tonearm? Suspended by a magnet. That great concept..
I echo Lewm's comments re the Helix TTs.
Mark Doehmann's design is innovative and unique. Way cool. I have heard them a number of times and they are exceptional. 
I have also met Mark twice. He is totally open to sharing his extensive knowledge about TTs and the industry in general.  A true gentleman.