Tonearm suggestions

Thanks for the replies!

The audiomods looks great and the reviews are glowing as well. I also do like the fact that it comes with the micrometer. I wish I could audition one of each these so I could know for sure.

Does anyone have an opinion as to what price range I would be able to better the arms in this discussion? I want to settle into a good arm and be able to upgrade my cart without having doubt about my arm's capability.

The Audiomods is a modified Rega RB250, albeit with new bearings etc. The arms are quite different structurally.
I have actually heard both arms on a Rega P9, the RB1000 was more precise sounding, and to my golden ears cleaner and more articulate, provided the VTA was dialed in on both arms.
Agree with the Helius Omega, an interesting arm, and SME IV, they are both good options and to my ears superior to the Rega/Audiomods.

Based on the 6moons review I linked to above, it looks like the newer Audiomods arms are based on the RB300. Not sure what sort of difference that may make. I did like that the 6moons reviewer put the Audiomods in context with regards to what SME arms sounded superior to his ears. The other reviews have been raves that give less of an idea where the ceiling like with Audiomods arms.

And note that the arms that Dover compares Audiomods to are $1900 (RB1000) and $2850 (Omega).

Not trying to be a fanboy but want to put the recs above in context.

If you are considering the RB1000, you might want to take this advice posted over on Vinyl Engine:

"Re: Rega RB1000 over RegaRB700

post by zharca » 18 Apr 2012 18:37
If you are thinking of buying a top Rega arm like the 1000 then it may be worth waiting a while because the new 303 arm tube is going to find it's way into the rest of the range and it should make a big improvement as it really is a much better design.

If you take a look at Paul Miller's graphs, the 303 now measures better than the 1000, so if a "1003" version arrives with the new armtube plus the RB1000 stainless base and wiring it should be a very good arm indeed."

The best way for you is an origin live, i have a conqueror mkII with VTAF from Pete Rigle (see the review on 10 audio )and as Jerry said it's addictive )i have never spent so much time listening to music since i have this arm. You can find one in your price on the origin live site, they sell second hand old model.