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Moerch UP-4 v. Audio Technica AT1100 tone arms

Please qualify and/or quantify the audio performance difference between the two subject arms.  I would use only the green dot/lowest mass UP-4 wand.  

Cartridge is high compliance and high-moderate mass, plus I prefer higher resonance frequency than most vinyl fans.  (Please limit replies to the two arms in the title.)

I own an AT 1100.

The rest of the system outperforms either of the subject arms.  TT comprises all new 1.5" thick solid alloy custom plinth w/the following parts from an Empire 208: motor, modified platter, bearing, and solenoid switch, over 70# total.

Thanks!        
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Dear @spkrplus: AT 1100is way superior to the UP-4 ( I owned the 1100 and Moerch too. ) that's a copy of the japanese Highphonic tonearm.

First disadvantage of the UP4 is that's an unipivot design totally non-stable no matter what, second the 1100 is extremely very well damped design that's a main target with any tonearm, in the 100 we can choose the kind of skating force depending of the stylus shape. There are several advantages of the vintage 1100 even the internal wire is pure silver, the 1100 is a true lesson in  tonearm design.

Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.
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