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Best modern tonearm for AR ES-1

Any recommendations? I tend to gravitate toward high output MC carts, if that helps. Keep in mind that the ES-1 is not really a "high end" table, so I'd like to keep the price on the arm to below $1000. I've been using an old Premiere MMT, but always felt it was a little lacking in clarity, low end control, and tracking ability.
tonyptony
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iopsc
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I use a Rega 300 with mine. Excellent results.

Good Luck !
aceto
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I second Jalanc. The Basik LVX is a fine match.
tonyptony OP
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Thanks to you both for the suggestions. I've also seen recommendations for modded Regas, like an Origin Live modded RB250. Supposed to be better than a stock RB300.
johnnantais
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I've mounted the Rega RB300 to a modded AR-XA with excellent results (actually displaced by Audiomeca for a while), no reason this won't work on yor own AR. Regas really shine with MCs.
jalanc42069
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Hi Tonyptony, I used to have a ES-1 w/ MMT and felt about the same thing. I later switched to a Linn Basik LVX, which had better resolution and bass. It was a lighter arm and mated with the ES-1s suspension better, even with aluminum arm board. I would think that a Rega would also be a great match. Thanks. Alan
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