Thales Simplicity tonearm review in Stereophile.

Good work, it’s very refreshing to see a negative review.  Michael, I would be curious to hear your views on why horizontal and vertical eff mass should be similar.

Why can't I find this negative review??

Just to clarify: the Wally Tools "Wally Skater" is one of a number of alignment and measurement devices designed and sold by  Wally Malewicz for setting up and aligning tonearms and cartridges.

More details at:

http://www.simplyblack.net/WVC/index_wally.html

Larryi: "I applaud reviewers, like Mr. Fremer, who will actually stick their neck out and do a critical review..."

"Stick their neck out?" Do you really think "actually" being critical requires courage? If one needs courage to criticize a tonearm, what level of superhuman heroism is required to criticize, say, a President?

I have owned the Thales Simplicity II for 6 months now. It is easily the best tonearm I have owned.

It has transformed my TW Raven ac3 up several notches I did not think possible. I am now a big believer in the importance of a superior tonearm