I recently replaced the AR/Jelco LVX arm on my AR ES-1 turntable with a stock
Rega RB300.
My AR arm is equipped with a Music Metre tonearm cable. The stock Rega arm does not have the soaring highs I got with the AR/Jelco LVX; but in every other area, there is an improvement-Blacker and quieter backgrounds. More substantial bass and dynamics-Plus, a FLUIDITY and BODY that hints of a more expensive arm.
The tonal balance of the SOTA is different from that
of the AR, so using a Rega might be too much of a good thing.
However if you rewire the Rega with a complimentary
wire that contrast with your SOTA you may have a winning combination.
Rega RB300.
My AR arm is equipped with a Music Metre tonearm cable. The stock Rega arm does not have the soaring highs I got with the AR/Jelco LVX; but in every other area, there is an improvement-Blacker and quieter backgrounds. More substantial bass and dynamics-Plus, a FLUIDITY and BODY that hints of a more expensive arm.
The tonal balance of the SOTA is different from that
of the AR, so using a Rega might be too much of a good thing.
However if you rewire the Rega with a complimentary
wire that contrast with your SOTA you may have a winning combination.