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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
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imhififan
2,130 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
57 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
analogluvr
859 posts
 
Could you not just get a local woodworker/vinyl enthusiast to make a tonearm board for you? That's what I do. Usually around 100 to 200 bucks
bdunne OP
57 posts
 
regarding a tonearm board, I'm not sure how I would attach it to the table.  The spot where the tonearm would attach normally is on a sliding track, so there is seemingly quite a bit of adjustment available to get closer or farther away from the spindle.
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