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Tonearm for Luxman PD 441

I have a late 70's Luxman PD 441 turntable with a Grado The Reference high output cartridge that I really like.  I'm thinking that my weak link is the old Denon DA 307 tonearm with that goofy rubber for damping.  Any suggestions on an easy switch for under $1,000, even used?  Thanks all.
bdunne
bdunne OP
60 posts
 
Thanks for the heads up.  I wonder how I find options that will fit similarly to the existing Denon arm?  I'd rather not get into chasing down rare and expensive tonearm bases.  
harold-not-the-barrel
895 posts
 
SME III with top MMs (high compliant) like SHURE ULTRA 500, Audio-Technica AT-180ML/OCC and Grace F-14 fits nicely the LUXMAN PD444 in sound quality IME. Indeed you would need a special arm bracket for SME arms. Good luck.
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imhififan
2,232 posts
 
Fidelity Research FR-64 had the same 230mm mounting distance , is a drop in replacement of the DA307.
klinerm
80 posts
 
I have a PD-441 with a Fidelity Research FR64s, the optional vertical height adjuster, and a Yamaha MC-1s moving coil cartridge. It is my second-tier table, but I am very pleased with (and actually surprised at) how good these pieces sound together, plus they look absolutely fantastic.
bdunne OP
60 posts
 
Seems like the Fidelity Research FR 54 is a lot less expensive to buy than FR 64.  Is there much of a difference?  They both seem to be same dimensions, so should work with my PD 441
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