Andy,
Here's a great website you can use to calculate the resonant frequency and find out more about arm/cart matching.
http://www.theanalogdept.com/cartridge___arm_matching.htm
Here's the formula:
rf = 159 / sqrt ((eff. mass + cart weight + fastener weight) * (compliance))
Now, just so you know, there is some inconsistent information regarding the Classic arm. VPI told me it was 11.2 grams. I understand there might be different versions of the arm - one made of aluminum, and one made of a combination of aluminum and steel. It's possible that yours is the latter and therefore heavier, but my Classic is relatively new and I asked a general question and received an unqualified answer.
Here's a great website you can use to calculate the resonant frequency and find out more about arm/cart matching.
http://www.theanalogdept.com/cartridge___arm_matching.htm
Here's the formula:
rf = 159 / sqrt ((eff. mass + cart weight + fastener weight) * (compliance))
Now, just so you know, there is some inconsistent information regarding the Classic arm. VPI told me it was 11.2 grams. I understand there might be different versions of the arm - one made of aluminum, and one made of a combination of aluminum and steel. It's possible that yours is the latter and therefore heavier, but my Classic is relatively new and I asked a general question and received an unqualified answer.