Integrityhifi TRU-GLIDER Pendulum Tonearm

IIUC, as it is a pivoting arm It does have tracking error.  It may just be that tracking error means a lot less in terms of SQ than we like to think it does.  Also some of these arms are very long, lessening the tracking error.

As for its anti-skating measurements, of course, as it has no offset anti-skating is not an issue.

With respect to the tracking error and zero offset issues compare to the VIv Lab Rigid Tonearms, though they are generally shorter.  These also violate all the accepted rules but are said to sound great.

The VIv Lab Rigid Tonearms is a very interesting design.   The concept of using a liquid for bearings goes way back in time.  Light houses used mercury to float the huge and heavy light assemblies for almost no friction.  Does anyone on this board have one?

Dear @lewm : the headshell is manufactured by Nasotec and yes it works with friction.

For what I read and know there is no measurements that can confirm zero tracking error with that headshell and that tonearm.

Sounds different?, of course sounds different, perhaps not so different as the dealer/distributor posted here.

Btw, according internet information with cartridges that needs low VTF it does not works so well. I know that nothing in audio is perfect but innovation always is welcomed.

Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.

so anyone?

Mijostyn  please tell me what type of expensive machine is required to bore a hole to fit a ball bearing.  Also with all your machining  background, would you use a inference  fit or maybe slip with locite for abec bearings.  On the physics  side of things how much pressure does a 2 gram downward  force  ,with med compliance  cart up force, get back to bearing, so these close tolerances are needed.  Also when you have your test equipment  out check the side force needed from the cantilever to create bearing play with the arm weight resting on the bearings.

Enjoy the ride
Tom