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Tonearm Matching

I recently purchased an SME 20/2 turntable.  It’s about 15 years old but in good shape and the price was right.  I also got a Dynavector  XV 1s cartridge.  It was rather beat up but I sent it to the Needle Dr who rebuilt it ... looks like new.  What I don’t have is a Tonearm.  The phono stage I plan to use is the PS Audio Stellar (neck and neck with a Gold Note).  My music taste is eclectic ... rock to jazz to opera. Looking for suggestions on a good Tonearm.  I was keen on the Kuzma 4 Point in 9” or 11” (suggestions on best length appreciated).  I am aware that not all cartridges match with all tonearms.  The Dynavector is a low to moderat compliance cartridge at 10mm/N and 12.6 grams.   Would the Kuzma be a good match?  Are there other tonearms I should look at?  Thanks, I am new to all this and appreciate the help.
chilli42
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chakster
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Your calculation will be wrong unless you understand that 10cu is Dynamic compliance at 100Hz !


But for tonearm/cartridge matching you MUST know dynamic compliance at 10hz (not at 100Hz). 

After simple convertion from 100Hz to 10Hz you will realize that your Dynavector dynamic compliance is 17-20 cu !

chilli42 OP
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Lalikt.  I was all set to pull the trigger on the SME V ... seemed like to choice of least resistance.  To my dismay, there is no no SME dealer in Thailand (where I live).  Importing here as a consumer is difficult.  So I am a bit back to square 1
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lalitk
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@chilli42,

SME V is no longer available *new* for individual sale. You would have to ‘score’ V as used. Keep an eye on used market.
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rauliruegas
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Dear @chilli42 : Both tonearms are very goodl match for your XV-1s, you can't go wrong with either.

Kuzma has the advantage that is a detachable headshell to use it with other cartridges in case you own it.

Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.
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