Gimbal vs unipivot tonearms


Curious as to the difference between these types of arms. In my experience, it seems as if unipivots are much more difficult to handle.

Is it like typical debates - depends on the actual product design/build or is one better sounding or less expensive or harder to set up....?
sokogear

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@rodman99999 

I've been using a Magnepan Unitrac I, since 1981.
I have one, and recently replaced it with a Rega RB300 finally rewired with Discovery wire.

I have it on a vintage Denon, and I always thought the lack of bass was due to the table. It wasn't, at least not all of it.

The Unitrac still does some things better than the Rega, but the bass is greatly improved. This is with medium to high compliance cartridges.