I had my Sapphire repaired & updated @ SOTA a few years ago with new suspension, platter, bearing and power supply. That gave it the stability to really take advantage of a major arm upgrade. I ended up with a Graham Phantom and it really rocked my world with the DV cartridge I selected. I'd also suggest you take a hard look at the Tri Planar and Reed offerings. I've read some really glowing reviews of their arms on SOTA tables. SME makes great arms, but I believe the others potentially offer better synergy. Good luck & happy listening!
