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AQ PT-9 vs. Rb250-300

I am setting up a 2nd system using a HW19. I am looking for a reasonable arm. I can get a new PT-9 for price $375. The PT-9 has Litz wire, adj. VTA., damping trough. Anyone know how good an arm it is vs. the Rega's? The other adv. is I have extra tonearm cables I can use as well.
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stringreen
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..The Rega is a better arm if and only if the modifications are made... dropped counterweight especially.
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There is a caution regarding the Rega arms. When fitted with a heavy non-Rega counterweight, I've seen some bearing failures. The bearings are not super quality (price point) and don't like to take a beating. When looking for a Rega, carefully check that there is no binding in its movements.
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