graham has 2 "new" arms you should try, depending on your budget. the first is the 2.2, an upgraded 2.0. the second is the robin, whch should retail for around $800. not sure when either will be shipping. aj conti of basis also has a new arm with a silicon "bath," sorta like the kuzma. again, not sure when it will ship. if you're interested in any of these, contact misicalsurroundings.com. no, i am not afilliated with musical surroudings, tho i do know its principal, garth leerer. i did listen to all of these products, save the robin, at ces and was mighty impressed.
Tonearm/Cartridge Upgrade
I'm getting ready to upgrade my arm and cartridge. I will be mounting to a VPI HW-19 Mk IV. I realize there are many combinations that work well together, but it is not easy to get dealers to loan these pieces out the way they loan amps, preamps etc. I'm hoping that some of you can give me some input including what your arm/cart. combo sounds like. Thanks, Doug