Owning the same abbas products, I feel the same
my only interest in vinyl now is for archival purposes and music that is not available digitally, mostly for mono playback.
I use his USB/SPDIF converter, with an old Mac computer serving as the USB host, running tidal through the web browser.
if you get his USB converter you can substitute the mac computer with any streamer that has USB output including a RasPi solution
The Bokrand tonearms are about $750 USD with currency conversion
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ortofon-AS-309-12-with-fixed-Headshell-selectable-in-wood-or-metal/313034625747
Unfortunately I have yet to receive mine since ordering in Feb due to delays but hopefully it will ship soon.
I decided to go for the Bokrand arm. As far as gimbal designs go it appears much better value for money than the other two. Very disturbing reports of poor QC by Schick as well
I am trying to decide between a 12" Groovemaster, Schick or Bokrand for my 301 project.. to use with EMT and SPUs. I know some friends here own at least 2 of the 3. I am leaning towards the Groovemaster for their after sales service and ease of adjustment.
I know comparing tonearms is a massive...
Thank you for the clarification. That is good to know, there is a L70 with the stock tonearm and a nice CLD plinth that popped up local to me. The seller is offering it with a Shure M3D but I was hoping it would suit the Denon as well. I don't want to get too off topic so would you mind sending...
I am curious that you find such a match between the 103 and the L70 arm. I have read that it's tricky if not possible to get proper geometry for the Denon's on that arm.