Comparison of sonic qualities of some tonearms

@rauliruegas I would like to emphasize your point on having a reference. 

When tuning a HiFi system you have to have some idea of where you are going. You have to have a reference. You have to know what is possible with the very best systems, which is why listening to serious high end systems is so important even if you can not spend that kind of money. Never say you can't get that kind of sound out of a less expensive system. People would be surprised how close they can get with careful equipment choice, attention to detail and good room management. 

I briefly owned a Transcriptors Reference TT with Vestigial tonearm. I think it was the tonearm that motivated me to sell it, but our ideas, and my own knowledge, of tonearm characteristics was quite limited back then (1980s). 

@lewm I am very pleased to witness your statement, That you are very pleased with your Viv investigation and that there is a indelible recollection of a Blissful Memory of a particular permutation for it's use.

I know this experience, which I will suggest is one that is quite discernable and a betterment over previous commonly encountered experiences.

As for my best experience with my Tonearm of choice, it is when a group of  Like Minded friends were visitors and among the banter and spread of food, they were just so influenced by the presentation and ended up re-evaluation their own vinyl sources.

@mijostyn As for P'holz, I have encountered it veneered with beautiful Cocobolo and Pippy Maple, as well as Polished Metal.

I take both life and my P'holz neat  

On the Tonearm subject, the Supatrac Blackbird, has had it's own path of crtitics to get to the point where it now has the endorsement of Mark Dohmann and is a offering from Dohmann Turntables. 

Additionally, Micheal Fremer has also recently put it through the Wringer, and the impression made is well worth reading. 

I know of this TA and the good impression it generates. 

@mijostyn from one dog to another, your offer accepted… i’ve got the “ neat “ Panzerholtz covered thinking “ pretty is as pretty does “…. but one look at the applewood veneer on my Denon should reveal…my wood.. for Wood tendencies….

@lewm I applaud your import ! Appreciate another + input on that arm… which seems the case for people who have actually HEARD it….

@pindac it seems you are living the good audiophile / music lover community life ! i try to build same !
 

Agree w Mijo - get out and HEAR other systems but also have a reference….