I've heard from sources that going from a 10.5" to a 12" tonearm offers little difference in sound quality. I think the cartridge choice would be of better value, however check the mass of that tonearm. I have one comming and I know it's quite heavy and not compatible with all cartridges.
The Ortofon should work well as they are a similar "mass" tonearm. I personally would love to hear it and love to hear that "Woodpecker" table as well. The Feickert tables look really nice.
I should add that I haven't heard both lengths of arm so my opinion is only based on a few suggestions by certain "unnamed" but well respected manufacturers who offer both 10.5 and 12" tonearms.
The Ortofon should work well as they are a similar "mass" tonearm. I personally would love to hear it and love to hear that "Woodpecker" table as well. The Feickert tables look really nice.
I should add that I haven't heard both lengths of arm so my opinion is only based on a few suggestions by certain "unnamed" but well respected manufacturers who offer both 10.5 and 12" tonearms.