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Comparison of sonic qualities of some tonearms

I’m relatively new to the world of vinyl, listening seriously for probably only 2 years.  Of course, many big picture items (e.g. turntable, phono stage, cartridges) are discussed extensively on this forum, but I haven’t seen much discussion comparing different tonearms.  I would be interested to hear about different people’s experiences with different tonearms, mentioning the audible advantages and disadvantages of each tonearm, realizing that there is no perfect sound, although from what I read about others’ experiences, SAT tonearms may come closest, albeit at a very high price.  

drbond
2channel8
758 posts
 

Here is an Analog Planet piece with links to several files comparing different SAT arms, if that helps at all. For deep pockets only. I couldn't get the files to play, but I am on a simple laptop at the moment. I hope it works for anyone interested. If you don't hear any difference, what conclusion would you draw?

SAT comparison

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pindac
2,864 posts
 

The Links are more than adequate to experience the Sat TA. 

Many buy blind without such prior investigation, maybe just the sales brochure spiel, is the supplied info to seal the deal.

 

lewm
13,254 posts
 

“The links are more than adequate…”

Pindac, dear boy, you can’t be serious. First of all there is no control recording. Second, we aren’t told which is which. And finally, differences are bound to be too subtle to appreciate by this method. If not, something is broken.

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pindac
2,864 posts
 

@lewm you completely discounted my second paragraph.

I have not opened the links, why would I, 

I might as well warch Panganini videos on the autobahn as well, 

Neither is wanted as part of my life. 

dogberry
693 posts
 

I have not opened the links, why would I,

and

The Links are more than adequate to experience the Sat TA.

...appear to be at odds. Can you help me with that?

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