best value current production tonearm

I agree with Pbnaudio. The Jelco SA-750 arms (you pick the length) are hands down best buys, best bang for the buck.

I might beg to differ with your opinion Pani. Doesn't make us enemies, just different opinions (and probably different experiences).

IMO, Rega isn't anywhere near the same league as a Jelco SA-750. The best Rega, even modified, isn't there.

IMO, the Rega is a cult arm for tweakers that are promised great performance that is never attained. Just one upgrade after another. But you can't make a silk purse....

I have used a Jelco SA-750D on a modified VPI TNT and it is very good.

I might need to try the Trans-fi in my system. I don't use the modded TNT much. That is a decent candidate for a change.

Any outlets in the states?

McBud - Thanks for the suggestions.

The mods to my [early] TNT include a total scrapping of the old plinth and suspension. The plinth is a small solid acrylic platform that rests on 3 tall cones (that bearing "cup" is pretty long). The original TNT suspension just never was worth the trouble to get it set up. So I went solid. Sits on a bamboo cutting board which is on top of Vibrapods (thanks Sam!). The motor rests on a separate isolated board. Sounds very good with a SA-750D and an OC9/II, but my [original] Aries Extended with a JMW-12 beats it with the same cart.

That's not really a very expensive arm. At least not expensive if it lives up to the comments.

Do you live in the states?