SL1200GAE New Tonearm


Want to change the stock arm. Looking at a triplaner 9" vii any other one around $3500 new used . No preferences in particular.
jtsnead

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@chakster also looking at the reeds, know anyone can get me one near my price.as I read more not sure about the TP I do like how the arm sits on the top of the table like the red. I know about the arm boards I was almost going to order the Jelco 850S from them but thought might as go up a notch or two. My cartridges are the Cadenza Bronze, AT ATR9. Quintet black, Grace F9 with ss ruby stylus. Could also get the Jelco and upgrade my Parasound JC3 JR phono stage?
Yes I was hoping @atmosphere would chime in. I couldn't wait and just bought the 9" off of us audiomart just to good of a deal and from a well respected guy. Anyone know the cost to go to the SE version which I hope is possible. 
Ralph, no rush, I am aware that you have done this. I sent you a email looking to get an arm board or information on it, looking for the best way to mount it, would like not to drill into the plinth though. The arm I got is from John I think you know him. Much appreciated Jerry
Read my mind atmosphere it is good that it's reversible stock arm is very good I just always liked the look of the Tri planar thinking about the are board from you atmosphere stay tune I will miss removable head shells but the comes down to once you find the cartridge you'd like your tend to just use that 1 anyway
@rauliruegas  Can't everyone have their own opinion I mean really, these type of comments are why I don't contribute much on this forum

All good this hobby is a passion and the people that pursue it are very passionate
I know that the stock arm is very good. I also picked up a GAE version of this table and they sound the same. I have always like the TP arms since I first saw them years ago and the company started in my state so I have kind of followed their progression. I like the look of them and that is driving 25% of my decision. With have the G here also I could do a fairly easy swap between the stock tablle/arm and the GAE with the TP, but it will be 2 to 3 weeks.

@nkonor I pm'd you wanted some pics sent to me please if you could.
Well said Norbert. I agree totally. As far as atmosphere having an agenda good for him i feel as long as vendors are up front and honest and truly believes in what he likes it is all good. Ralph has never tried to sell me anything he just offered his honest opinions which I listened to because he has expierennce with what I am interested in. 
That is about right, mine opened up became more musically solid after couple hundred hours

I did the mod not hard at all. Bought the board off of ebay and drilled it myself. I like the Funk Firm mats that is what I am using. Weights, clamps do not make much of a difference but I really have not tried to compare with and without, The VPI weight I just put on for the pictures
Yes it shuts. @atmashere did you position the arm on Norberts table just so the wire would miss the hinge? I was wondering about why the arm is shifted to the left so much?