Analog nirvana- what does it take to get there?


What tonearms are considered the best in the world?????
I just read some threads on arms I have never heard of and am curious as hell!!
I know this depends on what table and cartridge is being used, but the table, cartridge and phono preamp can be listed with the tonearm.
I am only now getting the idea that analog can get much better than what I currently own.
I hope to some day reach the higher levels of analog reproduction.
I own a blackbird and am working my way up to an hr-x with a graham 2.2 with a pass xono possibly.
Is there anything I should be informed about at this point to set me on the right path?
pedrillo
It's hard to say, it really has more to do with matching your cartridge and 'table. I would consider the Schroeder Reference, Wheaton Tri-Planar VII, Graham Phantom and SME V to be amongst the best sold seperately.
If looking for a tonearm already mated with a 'table, you may want to give The Walker Proscenium Gold Signature Turntable a listen.

When I hit the lottery, this will be my hook up. A Teres 360 table and stand with multiple arm/cartridge/phono stage combinations.

Cheers,
John
Don't forget some other top pivoted arms; the brinkmann 10.5, origin live, bruer, and da vinci audio arms that also play into this league. Then there are the compressed air bearing linear trackers, buts that's a whole nother strata of tweakaholism!
Lots of cash!Keen eye sight. Nerves of steel. 45rpm reissues. Record cleaning machine and lots of gadgets. A willing partner. Patience. An understanding dealer willing to exchange equipment.Good luck!
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