What Does It Take To Surpass A SME V?

Only a few months ago after you posted in other thread your Tri advice: Mike Lavigne said not reallly good tonearm and I know he knew why but you don't still today.

This statement is false. I have not mentioned Mike in any way. But now that you brought him up, he has a friend that makes a much more expensive arm ($16,000 last I heard). It copies the Triplanar VTA tower but is otherwise different. I found it didn't play bass as well as the Triplanar and the Triplanar seemed more neutral so I still prefer it. What Mike likes is his business and I don't fault him for it. We have differing opinions but somehow remain cordial on the web and in person because neither of us find reason to level personal attacks at the other!

You would do well to emulate his grace.

FALSE, I do not posted that: " you mentioned ".

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.   

FALSE, I do not posted that: " you mentioned ".

Yes, actually you did.

?? I'm ascribing this to an issue with your understanding how syntax in the English language works. Just so you know, your use of the colon in your quote suggested otherwise. The quote just above seems to confirm that for the same reason.

I have the Graham Phantom.  It is the best arm I've ever had. Very adjustable.  The SME 5 is a good one.  It will be hard to beat, though a Phantom II or the Kuzma would be ones to try.  A friend has recently gotten a Kuzma, but I haven't heard it yet.  He likes his Kuzma better than the Graham, though I imagine that they would be close.