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Re: john...

> is greater effective mass always worse?

Generally speaking, the answer is yes, but it's not quite that simple.

Structural integrity is a good thing and it requires mass. The stronger you make a tonearm, the more massive it becomes. Therefore, you are faced with two opposing parameters---mass and strength. Consequently, there's a compromise or trade-off involved and the medium mass tonearm seems to be the best compromise these days.

Higher mass degrades tracking performance. Lower mass degrades structural integrity. The nine-inch tonearm seems to incorporate the best of both worlds.

Best regards,
John Elison


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