"The reviews and comments out there lead me to believe I will be better off using a non SME arm on the 20/3"
So folks are saying to put a non SME arm on a SME table? Check to see if they are off their meds.
As for the 301, yes it must be fashion and follow the leader. We discounted idler drive 40 years ago or more. And direct drive as well.
"I think most of the "lifeless" comments come from folks who have tables that "contribute" to the sound. "
Yep, removing resonances is why some folks don't like clamps. Too accurate for them.
Discloser, I own a SME 309 on a Sota Star with a suspension, clamp and vacuum system. Not much to resonate there.
Hope your turntable/arm hunt goes well,
Robert
So folks are saying to put a non SME arm on a SME table? Check to see if they are off their meds.
As for the 301, yes it must be fashion and follow the leader. We discounted idler drive 40 years ago or more. And direct drive as well.
"I think most of the "lifeless" comments come from folks who have tables that "contribute" to the sound. "
Yep, removing resonances is why some folks don't like clamps. Too accurate for them.
Discloser, I own a SME 309 on a Sota Star with a suspension, clamp and vacuum system. Not much to resonate there.
Hope your turntable/arm hunt goes well,
Robert