Why is the price of new tonearms so high

Well - no problem, you are most welcome.
I am still optimistic, that you will find out in due course.
Just look a little more precisely, a bit closer, what is actually happening while playing a record.
The model you are following is simply incomplete - thats all.
You'll find out.
Cheers,
D.

So now what?
The monkey ran away before we closed the box.
So now I also got it completely wrong, hm.

Meanwhile I enjoy the easier VTF setting, even though I can't hear that extra benefit. (Be nice to just imagine it, and tell all about it :-) ha, ha.
A.
PS: Just changed some x-over components with my mid and sub RCs, and I can hear THAT! (at least :-)

"So now I also got it completely wrong, hm."

Axel, join the club, I'm sure.

Makes me wish I could dump my table. Too darn complex. 1's and 0's are much easier to explain. Just 1's....and 0's???

But then what would I play all those great sounding records I've collected over the years with? It takes too long to convert them to loss less digital.

Dertonarm is Europe's mrtennis.

Bill,
Mrtennis?
...who the f*** is Allis...? (Clue "Living next door to Allis")
Someone you have a great time with, playing 'table-tennis'? You think Dertonarm is into this game?
Axel