FR64s & Orsonic Av-1s Effective mass ?

Nicola, You raise an interesting question:  I wonder how many of us now own or ever did own an FR64S or FR66S.  And among this group, what is the opinion of the tonearm in terms of sonic qualities? 

I will start by saying I own one and my opinion so far is positive.
(I think the voting among FR64S or FR66S users can be simplified to "positive" or "negative".)

Maybe this should be a separate thread, but it does relate to the OP's conundrum.  Nevertheless, if he would rather squelch this investigation, so be it.

Raul is actually the only person I've ever heard who didn't think the FR-64S was an outstanding pickup arm. I've heard the FR-64S on a variety of turntables and in a variety of systems and it has always sounded excellent. Perhaps he bought a used one that is defective. That might explain it.

Interresting debate!

Got the Orsonic AV1S after some busy days with barbequing, beers and music. There must be no doubt that the AV1S was a much better match than the original FR64S headshell with the Super Gold. It sounds smother, cleaner and dynamics is really kicking. It is quite fun to drop the Decca needle now. And amazingly, the hum totally dissapeared😃!
According to HFN test record the ressonance are now about 9 hz. Still tweaking..

I should mention that I guess the relative good result also has to do with  the vacuum ( flat record/ no suspencion cantilever) and " oil spring damped" plinth/ Basis Debut..