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Tonearm for rega Planar 3

Hi all,
Just purchased a Planar 3 here sans tonearm. I would like to install a good arm. Any suggestions other than the rb300/301? Is the 301 a better arm than the 300? Any experiences with the Michell or Moth versions? I will be using a Grado Platinum cartridge. Should I go with a rega cartridge as well?
Thanks
skipper320
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stanwal
3,147 posts
 
I would definitely get one with VTA adjustment, I have only used the 300 and that was some time ago but it was very good. I don't see any point is using any arm besides one of the Rega family; it matches the table and there is no real competition at any price close to it. The VPI VTA is better than than the Michell but more costly. The Grado should be fine.
vladimir
346 posts
 
Any Origin Live tonearm.
bdgregory
1,716 posts
 
I have a Roksan Tabriz Zi, and a Clearaudio Satisfy arm which are both Rega geometry. I like them both better than the Rega (which I once had). They are more user friendly and adjustable (which was my primary issue with the Rega). I have them mounted on Pink Triangle tables and the Rega RB300 arm didn't get along with the the OT tables.

All that said, they are more money, and if I were putting it on a Panar 3 I'd be tempted to stick with a Rega arm.
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