Tonearm suggestions


I was thinking about a rega rb1000 for my Palmer 2.5 table and Benz ace cart. I have a rega mount on the table and I want to stay in the 2000-2500 range. Thanks everyone!
sonorous1
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 ยป 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.