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Tonearm Suggestions

I have limited knowledge on tonearms and need suggestions on a tonearm new or used on a $1000 budget (max) that will out perform my modifed RB-300 with drop counterweight, VTA adjuster and VdH wire.

The cartridge I use is a Grado Reference so it will have to be lightweight to limit that infamous "Grado Dance". I also use a Golden Cross phono cable and the table is similar to a Linn Sondek

I thought maybe Hadcock or Morch because their light but thats pushing the limit if bought new.

Any other suggestions would be helpful.
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ze_ant
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I second (or third) the recommendation for a Morch, if you want something that is still in current production. I have a preference for unipivots and preferred my UP 4 over an Origin Live Silver Taper.

If you don't mind going vintage (well, sort of), try to find a Technics EPA-100, which is light enough to handle MM (high compliance) carts and most of not all medium compliance carts, should your tastes change. I have one on my Technics SP-25 in the study running a Shure V15 Type III with good results.
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