Just bought the IT-407. Should I use the anti-skating or not?
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.
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Congratulations @eggberg....I assume you're the happy winner of the Japan Yahoo Auctionย for the FR-66S ๐ If I didn't already have two of them, I would have been tempted to bid. It looks to be a complete set in mint condition (which is rare) with an original box in pristine condition (even rarer)..... I have both of mine, plus my FR-64S (Silver) hooked up with Cardas Golden Reference phono cable (since superseded by Cardas Clear), and am very happy with the results. There are those who insist on Silver Phono Cables as well as Silver Cartridge Leads to match their Silver-wound Kondo SUT....but I'm not one of those ๐ What table and cartridge/s will you be using? I think you'll be amazed at the results with this arm.... It is simply the best tonearm I have ever heard (other than the Copperhead) and surprisingly.....works with every cartridge I have tried. You're a lucky man.....๐ย |
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