Hi Sit,
You're going to have to give us more information to get a useful response.Like all things audio, there is no "best" tonearm and there is no "best" cartridge - for a Sota or any other table.
First, what phono stage are you using? What are its gain and impedance options? This will determine basic cartridge compatibility. There's no point buying a LOMC if you don't have enough gain or your input impedance is wrong.
Second, what kind of sound are you after and what kind of music do you play? Different cartridges have different sonic "flavors". Some are warm, some are neutral, some are cool for example.
Knowing these things should help narrow down the wide array of cartridges to those of a certain type. That will make it easier to suggest a tonearm. As a rule, tonearm-cartridge synergy has a bigger influence on the sound of a rig than tonearm-table synergy.
Finally, what is your budget? The most costly tonearms and cartridges sell for much higher prices than your table. It wouldn't make sense to spend that much on those components, but some idea of your limits would be useful.
Regards,
Doug
P.S. Based on the experiences of two members, it seems that a TriPlanar tonearm (any version) is a poor choice for a Sota Nova. They both had major fit/compatibility issues, despite statements from Sota that this was a good combination. Those real-world experiences suggest leaving that particular arm off your list, unfortunately.
You're going to have to give us more information to get a useful response.Like all things audio, there is no "best" tonearm and there is no "best" cartridge - for a Sota or any other table.
First, what phono stage are you using? What are its gain and impedance options? This will determine basic cartridge compatibility. There's no point buying a LOMC if you don't have enough gain or your input impedance is wrong.
Second, what kind of sound are you after and what kind of music do you play? Different cartridges have different sonic "flavors". Some are warm, some are neutral, some are cool for example.
Knowing these things should help narrow down the wide array of cartridges to those of a certain type. That will make it easier to suggest a tonearm. As a rule, tonearm-cartridge synergy has a bigger influence on the sound of a rig than tonearm-table synergy.
Finally, what is your budget? The most costly tonearms and cartridges sell for much higher prices than your table. It wouldn't make sense to spend that much on those components, but some idea of your limits would be useful.
Regards,
Doug
P.S. Based on the experiences of two members, it seems that a TriPlanar tonearm (any version) is a poor choice for a Sota Nova. They both had major fit/compatibility issues, despite statements from Sota that this was a good combination. Those real-world experiences suggest leaving that particular arm off your list, unfortunately.