I have a Sumiko Premier MMT on an Oracle Alexandria MK3 (the black one for those who are unfamiliar.) I love the table; but it's a PIA to change tonearms and there are only so many that can be applied without buying new suspension springs from Oracle. $$$$$
The MMT is the better of the two arms I've had on it; the other being an Audioquest PT6, both manufactured by Jelco.
I have not been able to disabuse myself of wondering if another tonearm on the same table with the same cartridges would be a cost effective upgrade, even though I am pushing 68 and my hearing is pretty much tuned into a comfort zone. My favorite cartridges are in this order at this time: Audio Technica AT33/PTG/2, Hana SL, Denon DL-301 II, and SHURE V15 with a Jico SAS stylus.
Does anyone have a strong recommendation for a tonearm that would offer a significant improvement in SQ (I value detail and spatial imaging; but not at the cost of true-to-life experience, not 'warmer' than live) at a reasonable cost; maybe 2 to 3 times that of an MMT? It would ideally be close to the same weight to balance the suspension, and the same pivot to spindle distance (or close; I have a spare armboard) to make it practical.
I am NOT trying to Shanghai the OP's thread. I think any replies would be of interest to all involved.
The MMT is the better of the two arms I've had on it; the other being an Audioquest PT6, both manufactured by Jelco.
I have not been able to disabuse myself of wondering if another tonearm on the same table with the same cartridges would be a cost effective upgrade, even though I am pushing 68 and my hearing is pretty much tuned into a comfort zone. My favorite cartridges are in this order at this time: Audio Technica AT33/PTG/2, Hana SL, Denon DL-301 II, and SHURE V15 with a Jico SAS stylus.
Does anyone have a strong recommendation for a tonearm that would offer a significant improvement in SQ (I value detail and spatial imaging; but not at the cost of true-to-life experience, not 'warmer' than live) at a reasonable cost; maybe 2 to 3 times that of an MMT? It would ideally be close to the same weight to balance the suspension, and the same pivot to spindle distance (or close; I have a spare armboard) to make it practical.
I am NOT trying to Shanghai the OP's thread. I think any replies would be of interest to all involved.