What Does It Take To Surpass A SME V?

I owned an SME V on a Model 10 then compared it to a V12 on a Model 30/12.   I then compared a 3012R to the V-12.   I prefer the 3012R.   It sounds more natural and less damped.   

Raúl, I compared the SMEV – 12 to the SME 3012R both on the SME model 30/12 turntable over a period of about a month.    I built a standalone arm pod so I could have both Tonearms on the same turntable. I could not use the vintage tonearm on the modern turntable so I switched the modern tonearm onto the arm pod and I compared both arms on the same arm pod with the same cartridge on the same turn table under the same conditions in the same system.   
 

to me the SME V tonearm is over damped and colored sounding.   The vintage 3012R sounds much more natural in my system.  

There are measurements and there is listening.  People choose what sounds right to them.  

Raul, I have arrived at the music listening experience I want.   Thank you for your advice.   I was simply suggesting that the original poster try the vintage SME tonearm. They are easily available on the used market at about half the cost of an SME V.   I happen to prefer the vintage arm and he might also.