TT, 12" Tonearm. Who tried and ended up preferring 12" arm?

JVC factory sheet shows the original was never straight

https://audio-heritage.jp/VICTOR/etc/ua-7082.html

looking closely at your new example, it is not perfectly straight

Not sure what do you mean, but i’m talking about straight line of the tube inside the counterweight behind the arm tower. LOOK HERE on the NOS sample. Now look at your sample (do you think it’s normal?). The seller screwed the counterweight to the armtower with no gap in between, in reality is will never be so close when you will balance your cartridge with the right tracking force (depends on the cart weight with headshell, especially MC). When you will move the counterweight away from the arm tower then it will almost fell off. I know what i’m talking about, i had at least 4 different samples of this tonearm on hands. It depends on the condition of the rubber, but when the arm was NEW it was absolutely in line with the armtube, no matter what you can find online, i had a NOS unused sample sealed in the box (not only various used samples). People who think it’s normal may never had more than one sample (i had 3 perfect sample and 1 bad).

OP.
Do not forget to purchase a 120 to 100 vac step down transformer or you will run the risk of a melt down.
They are plentiful and cheap on eBay.
Good luck and enjoy as I am really happy with mine.

@chakster 

Most are aware of your preferences but since Elliott had already 
purchased his table and arm, some of your words
were a definite "buzz kill".

Have yourself a merry Christmas.

this cheapo 100watt 100 v converter appeals to me as it adds no box or cords anywhere, just plug in.

https://voltage-converter-transformers.com/collections/japan-up-down-voltage-transformers-100v-110v/products/vt-100j-japan-to-usa-voltage-transformer-100-watt

I suppose I could use a cord to locate the little 100 watt transformer away from other stuff, which would be similar to using one of these, 200watt version

https://voltage-converter-transformers.com/collections/japan-up-down-voltage-transformers-100v-110v/products/vt200j-japanese-100v-110v-step-up-down-transformer-200-watt

Any hum issues?

Any issue having the little transformer directly into a duplex wall outlet (that also powers 120v stuff via extension cord from the 2nd outlet)?

@totem395  So you think it's better not to tell him anything about the obvious problem with the arm counterweight when i see it ?
I'm just trying to help! 

We do not celebrate Christmas at all, sorry 
But i hope you're well and Mary Christmas 

He did not even get the package yet. 

Anything purchased on ebay can be returned with shipping compensation from paypal, every buyer on ebay is protected 100%. This tonearm is in junk condition, they are $150 in japan in this condition with broken counterweight. The seller can compensate or accept return or offer partial refund. My advice, actually.  

Or it must be fixed by OP, the rubber part must be replaced.  

P.S. Finding a perfect sample of UA-7045 is not easy and they're cost much more than the whole turntable he has bought (if the arm is NOS). A perfect used sample of this arm normally goes for $700+ on ebay.