This reply might not be very useful, but I did a fair anount of research before recently buying a preowned Clearaudio Performance DC with the Tracer tonearm. As I'm sure you're aware, owners of Clearaudio's magnetic-bearing tonearms often have a love-hate relationship with them, with notable chllenges including setup, footfalls, etc.
I specifically looked for a Clearaudio table with the Tracer arm because the Tracer is very highly regarded and does not have a magnetic bearing, and I found a full preowned rig for less than the price of a new Tracer tonearm alone.
If you're looking to save a few bucks, one approach might be to look for a preowned combination table and arm at a good price. You could then remove the arm and re-sell the table. I found some genuine bargains on the Canadian market once adjusted for US dollars.
Good luck!
