Helius tonearm users, what have you upgraded to?

I am using both an omega and an aurora. Both are excellent, as good or better than my sme345 and IV. I would buy the omega ruby if one becomes available at a good price

Hi Manitunc,
I have a Kuzma 4 point arm and I am thinking of getting an Omega (Ruby) as a second arm, but I know Helius is rare in the market. So i wonder how it performs.

Is the armbase mount a Helius own proprietary geometry?
Thanks

the Helius Omega and Aurora have a larger pillar so the hole in the armboard needs to be larger. As for the geometry, it depends on whether you get a 9 or 10 inch arm. My Omega is 9" and my Aurora is 10" with replaceable headshells. but I havent found anthing unusual about mounting either. I think the Ruby is a great arm, especially for the price. the 4 ball pivot just makes sense, and is very stable but with little friction.

Thanks Manitunc for your reply.
Cheers

There's articles in both HiFi World, and also an article in the Absolute Sound that places it above many well known arms like the SME's and Grahams. It does not have VTA adjustment on the fly. I've ordered one with silicon nitride bearings, and adjustable azimuth