SME V/309 Tonearms With LP12 or VPI MKIII


I have now acquired an SME 309 and SME V tonearm, both in excellent condition. I Also have a VPI 19 MKIII, but want to also try an LP12 Valhalla...so, does anyone have any experience with using an later model SME tonearm on a LP12? I only see info on Linn arms and Naim Aro's.....never SME arms. Thanks for your help in advance
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Showing 1 response by extremephono

Instead of "I read it somewhere", please.....

SME arm is not heavier than Ekos. Works extremely well on LP12 properly setup. Later LP12 with corner brace may need to file off some wood.

309 easily beats Ittok. Of course, it is personal taste between Ekos vs. SMEV, but a new SMEV could be $1800, but Ekos about $2500, no contest. Just get a properly cut SME armboard.