what are some of best tonearms you own or experience with.

@viv - what table and cartridge/phono stage are you using the tru glider with? If you don’t mind telling, what was the total rig investment?

I’ve been using the Sumiko MMT (very odd that NO ONE has mentioned this arm: it has a mythic reputation) for 35 years. Never felt the need to switch: still going strong. And the current Jelco model, at $550 or so, is a bargain. Sounds as good as arms costing 5 x’s as much or more. 

It’s compatible with a wide range of cartridges, except for Grado (the infamous “Grado Bounce” [aa scary as it sounds: use your imagination]). 

I’ve been using it with Koetsu cartridges. First the (original) black, then the Rosewood Signature, and finally the sublime Onyx.

 I would invest in the arm you already have, send it to Tri and have him upgrade the arm wand and wiring....then ruthless detailed setup

I had a Mission 774 which was amazing with the matching 773 cartridge and other lightweight moving coils; I had a Hadcock /Coral 777 combination and then a Zeta Sumiko Blue Point Special which was superb and even better. I now have a Pink Triangle arm with a Koetsu Jade Platinum Diamond cantilever cartridge- unbelievable. For some reason I always remember arm and cartridge together as can be seen above.

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