lol. The arm does track better at the lighter setting with the Glider. Does a Mission Mechanic track better, yes, a Triplanar, probably.
If I had a thousand lps, I would get more serious about a better front end, but given my collection of about 500, this table is not bad. Not the best, not for $1800.00, thats for sure. Ever since I stopped using the defective H2, I have had an easier time living with the Scout and JMW 9. I would like to try a Basis with a Graham arm someday when I can afford it. The thing is a guy I know has this old table of about 25 years old that just is amazing to listen to. It is an old Mission 774 table with the arm that preceeded the Mechanic. I have never seen one come up for sale here.