When you think of British tonearms then the two usual suspects are SME (particularly the 3009 Sii) and Rega (RB series). Both companies have sold bucketloads of arms...
I have run into two of a the 'smaller' manufacturers ('cottage industry' might be offensive) and both arms have impressed me.
First off the Logic Datum:
Logic Datum 2 un-boxing - headshell
The Datum has really impressed me and I think sonically it is the best arm I have owned (The Ittik LVII comes a close second but the Logic to my ears pips it to the post)...
Second: Helius Standard/Aurum Tonearm
Helius Standard/Aurum Tonearm - the other side
Not as good as the Logic but better than an SME 3009SII by quite a long shot...
I know that Geko (Rudi) has enjoyed working (and using) with the Syrinx arms before...
What other British 'Cottage Industry' manufacturers should I look for?
I have run into two of a the 'smaller' manufacturers ('cottage industry' might be offensive) and both arms have impressed me.
First off the Logic Datum:
Logic Datum 2 un-boxing - headshell
The Datum has really impressed me and I think sonically it is the best arm I have owned (The Ittik LVII comes a close second but the Logic to my ears pips it to the post)...
Second: Helius Standard/Aurum Tonearm
Helius Standard/Aurum Tonearm - the other side
Not as good as the Logic but better than an SME 3009SII by quite a long shot...
I know that Geko (Rudi) has enjoyed working (and using) with the Syrinx arms before...
What other British 'Cottage Industry' manufacturers should I look for?
