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
I think you have to use it, but don't add too much
FR66s vs Ikeda IT-407 CR tonearms
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 I have both of mine, plus my FR-64S (Silver) hooked up with Cardas Golden Reference phono cable (since superseded by Cardas Clear), and am very happy with the results.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 |
Isamu Ikeda recommended copper based phono cable with his silver wired arms - he believed in balancing the sonic attributes of each cable type. Personally, with my silver wired FR64S, I use different cables depending on cartridge - for moving coils I use custom built MIT phono cables, for moving magnets I use ultra low capacitance custom silver phono cable from Audioplan ( not available commercially ). In my experience Cardas has a cardboard/sepia colouration to the sound across the board. If you prefer silver, Kondo is excellent. |