I suspect they both match based on mass. The SAEC is a heavy arm and while I don't know the mass of the ta110, it was reviewed with a Cadenza Bronze which I assume has the same mass as the blue that I have. Perhaps I am being sucked into the audio black hole. Other than resonance and smoothly tracking, I don't see how arms impart an audio characteristic. My life would certainly be made easier by just leaving the 9" arm that is already mounted than going down the path of trying to mount the 10.5" which might require a new plinth.
new Ortofon TA 110 or Vintage SAEC 308L
If you were mounting a tonearm on a restored TD 124, would you go with an Ortofon TA 100 static balanced 9' arm or my vintage SAEC 308L. Either will have an Ortofon Cadenza Blue mounted to it.
My life would be much easier if I used the Ortofon as the deck is set up for it. The SAEC will need to have a new plinth designed as the pivot to spindle is 265mm, and with the collar, will hit the current plinth.
I just don't want to get rid of the SAEC if is considered a better fit for the Thorens.