Comparison of sonic qualities of some tonearms

@unreceivedogma I agree concerning the VPI 19-4 and my main table since 2006, the VPI TNT VI, probably a lifetime quality construction (and simple too).  My best friend has a VPI Scout and it did have a flat worn out bearing. He had an expert firm specializing in restoration (I don't remember the name) who retrofitted it with a more durable equivalent.  

Otherwise, I have not serviced my extreme modified SME IV.  It has been epoxy sealed at both ends so there's not much I could or want to do.  Analog still provides me with such pleasurable sound that it's digital that's gaining on it (pending delivery of my Lampizator Poseidon to elevate my digital to the same cost as my analog front end).  I keep my Legacy Signature IIIs in my living room system now nearly 30 years old-nothing as good at it's $1500-$2000 price, maybe not to $10K).  The Koetsu Rosewood Signature I heard was fabulous, so lovely on acoustic music.  I may buy either than or a Hana Umami Red in the future but I love the Dynavector 20X2 L (comparable for so many listeners loving the Denon 103R).  

Most new listeners to my home are flabbergasted at the quality of the sound (and performances) even when I had my Legacy Focuses which I found faults with.  

I just was able to directly compare two different tonearms again, and, again, I am impressed by the difference a tonearm can make!  This time I was able to compare a Schroder CB and a Kuzma 4 point on the same turntable with the same cartridge, and the sonic results are as if I had changed out a major component, such as a pre-amplifier, or amplifier.  (As a reminder, I started this thread by noticing such a similar dramatic change in sound quality when comparing a Schroder CB tonearm with a Reed 5A tonearm.)  

The Schroder CB is an excellent tonearm, but at at half the price of the tonearms that I replaced it with, it perhaps isn't an even comparison:  apparent differences in detail, clarity, and sound stage are most marked.  

In my estimation, the tonearm may have more of an impact on sound quality than the cartridge used.  

@drbond you have stated "In my estimation, the tonearm may have more of an impact on sound quality than the cartridge used".

I would be happy to say the following:

In my estimation, the tonearm does have more of an impact on sound quality than certain cartridges selected to be used.

As said in the past, I own TA's that are now Superseded by another design for a TA, that has made a very big impression on myself.

There are queues of individuals who would jump at the chance to purchase my superseded TA's, under the guise the purchase is a upgrade move for them.

The interesting thing is that Brands have a strong attraction, and the Brand dictates the desirability to purchase. My now go to TA, can be acquired for less than one of the Superseded TA's and a little more than the other Superseded model.

When my other friend who has their own TA Design / Prototypes gets the time set aside. There is a substantial period of TA Comparisons to be had, using same TT > Plinth > Cart's > Support Structure.