I agree my knowledge levels are not great and I lack the savvy to produce or speak in equations.
It is going to be a struggle to translate my post into a DATA that has measurements to be analysed.
My knowledge is gained through regular communication with individuals who have Walked the Walk, not such as I who listens and Talks the Talk .
Much of my information that is shared on this topic is a extension of a explanation that was supplied to myself as my options at the time I was investigating my Upgrade Options on a owned SME IV.
With the knowledge that was made available, I was aware of how limited I was with the SME IV, at the same time as this a unique Tonearm Design that had been produced to overcome the limits I was becoming familiar with had made a impacting impression on me.
As a result I abandoned the SME IV and had a
Bespoke Custom Tonearm produced as its replacement.
I do not Build or Measure Tonearms, I entrust that to the Designers of the Produced Models.
I do know when a Tonearm is a real pleasure to use, and leaves a impression so strong that ownership of the design becomes the next obvious step.
When I received an explanation that the Tonearm that is making such a positive impression on myself, is producing the SQ as a result of a Design where the Lowest Friction is being achieved as a result of the Stability of the Materials being used and the Tolerances achievable for those materials, whether it be from a Part from a Manufacturer or a Purpose Machined Part.
I am happy to accept these explanations, as are quite a few other Tonearm Owners who are replacing their Tonearms and buying this Bespoke Tonearm Design.
I have been informed of all the Critical Parts in use and the Tolerances being achieved to be used on the Bespoke Build, but have not kept a list, and do not intend on attempting to do so.
This type of information is what I will call a Intellectual Property, and is not mine to share.
As already said of my having low levels of knowledge,I say that unashamedly,
but I do have a history of travelling, meeting and sharing in some very enjoyable experiences, especially where the HiFi Devices being auditioned have excelled in my perception.
During these endeavours I have met some extremely talented individuals who are respected and have a following for their Skills to the point others will travel to audition their latest works or even be placed on a waiting list for their chance to own a Design.