best value current production tonearm

Another vote for the Trans-Fi, I have had once since it's original design, and bought every upgrade since with clear improvements, solid plat form important, good mounting base important (Thanks DG), but once mounted and hooked with air pump, I use the Rena also, I used a 4" pvc tube filled with aquarium filter aith solid caps on each end drilles for fittings, ran 20 foot of hose so pump sits outside of room, it is easy to maintain and sounds utterly transparent, cartridge swaps easy, highly recommended

Yet another vote for Trans-Fi. Vic, the proprietor of Trans-Fi, seemed to be on a mission to improve my system and do whatever was necessary to make it happen. It did.

I have one. About two years here. Simple. Anyone can make something complex. 
Got the Salvation TT. I can't imagine wanting anything else for spinning vinyl. 

Another vote for the Trans-Fi Terminator!  There are a lot more of us than I thought.  Mine needs a little fiddling with the wiring loom occasionally but that is all to keep it happy.  VTA on the fly, azimuth adjustable (not on the fly) and spare tonearms less than $200.  Just make sure things are level.