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FR66s vs Ikeda IT-407 CR tonearms

Has anyone compared the FR66s to the newer Ikeda IT-407 CR1 tonearm? Any thoughts? In previous years, the Ikeda was available with either copper or silver internal wiring but the recent models don't mention anything about the tonearm wiring. Can anyone comment what type of wiring is used in the latest editions? It would seem intuitive that the later Ikeda IT407 should be a better performer than the FR66s having improved material and bearings over the FR66s but the proof is in the hearing.
ddriveman
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chakster
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Santa came early this year with some stuff i could only dream about. This is Ikeda IT-345 dynamic balance tonearm in rare matte finishing. Another pearl is a brand new Miyajima Kansui cross-ring MC cartridge in Tanzanian hardwood (known as ‘mpingo’). 
bril12
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Just bought the IT-407. Should I use the anti-skating or not?
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chakster
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Read the manual regarding anti-skating and buy Hi-Fi News TEST LP to adjust it.
I think you have to use it, but don't add too much
eggberg
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I’m just getting a FR66S fortunately, may I have any recommendations of Tonearm cable well match with FR66S?

Silver or copper made is better?

Thanks a lot!
ddriveman OP
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The FR66s has silver internal cabling.
But it's finally up to you, your catridge and your system.
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