KD 500 w/ Grace 707 arm. Stylus type.

Running Art9 on a 707 sounds wonderful.   0C9iii is also great with this arm as well.   You don't need to keep adjusting VTA, just spend a small amount of time when you install cart listening and some adjustment.  Piece of cake and then leave it be.

Everything I’ve read about those fancy styli are you need to dial them in for each record thickness ,etc.

Just goes to show that you shouldn’t believe everything you read. Read the last four sentences of lewm’s post instead, take them to heart and live happily ever after.

Apologies for the stupid question regarding adjustments: I’ve not seen a Grace 707 for a couple of decades and had forgotten about its lack of adjustments. Silly, silly.

Wow! Thanks so much for all the prompt and informative replies. I just found an unused Audio Technica LS 400 which I understand has high compliance and the possibility to upgrade to a  Shibata or Microline stylus. Thanks again for the help!