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Name that tonearm !

I cannot remember the name and the tonearm has absolutely no lettering or symbols to help me. I even looked under the table.

Here are your clues.

  1. I purchased the tonearm sometime between 1980 and 1985.
  2. At the time of purchase there was not a huge selection of tonearms to choose from. According to the various stereo magazines, this arm was generaly considered the second best arm on the market, right behind SME.
  3. I recently had a new cartridge installed and the tech told me it was one one the best balanced tonearms he had ever worked with.
  4. I’m not sure, but I almost think the company name was comprised of initials - like SME.
  5. As a point of reference REGA turntables had just started to make a big splash.
Pictures are in my virtual gallery.

I would offer a prize, but I don’t know what he correct answer is.

Thanks,
Toolbox


toolbox149
toolbox149 OP
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Thank you!    That is definitely not a name I remember and normally I would emphatically say, "No, that can't be right."  Nevertheless, seeing is believing and that sure is my tonearm.   I wonder if M.S. could have marketed it under a different name a some point?

Oh well, that IS my tonearm. 

Thanks a bunch.
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chakster
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@toolbox149 
I wonder if M.S. could have marketed it under a different name a some point?

Micro Seiki TA-1 or Luxman TA-1 


toolbox149 OP
263 posts
 
You know,,, after 35 years my mind is foggy but the name Luxman is ever so slightly starting to ring a bell.
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