Fidelity Research FR-64 vs. FR-54


In a prior discussion, I had asked about tonearm suggestions for a Luxman PD-441 table that currently has a Denon DA-307 tonearm and Grado The Reference high output cartridge.  Many suggestions were provided.  A Fidelity Research FR-64 was suggested as a simple replacement.  I'm wondering if the FR-54 would also be good, being that it is mentioned in the Luxman manual in the same category as the Denon arm on there now?
bdunne

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I can't stand to read this moronic babbling.  Anyone can train themselves to hear distortion, speed variations, 2nd and 3rd harmonic, etc etc.

Perhaps I underestimated Raul when we first encountered, but he doesn't have to name the type of distortion for it to be there.

The Pabst motor is not the culprit on the Sota table, it's the controller unit which probably needs service, although the design is from an early period in modern, table history.

The FR64S is a primitive POS. 

What happens to the amplitude of resonance when there is a severe mismatch?

What is the function of fluid damping in this case?

Full range electrostatic spks. do not have the midbass impact of dynamic spks.  If someone claims they do, then I question their hearing ability.