Recommended FR 66 service

Analog Tube Audio in Germany

https://www.analogtubeaudio.de/en/service-and-repair/sme-tonearms/

Today I received my FR-66fx tonearm, this is not a NOS like my FR-64fx and 64fx PRO.
But what a beauty, this is one and only FR with banana shaped armtube. 

The 66fx normally goes for crazy price (just like 66s compared to 64s which I also own), I did not pay too much for the 66fx and trade off is used condition. Everything is OK, but the access to the spring in tracking force mechanism is open. I can glue this round metal part back, but maybe I have to change the grease (normally it’s hard to open up this part, but mine is already opened).

I remember my old buddy Nandric and I think he posted something about another audiogon member (Dertonearm) and his service.

Beautiful arm Chak

Another thumbs up for Robert of Anaolog Tube Audio, who did a great job on refurbishing and rewiring my 64S.

@chak, congrats on the 66FX and be sure to tell us the sonic difference with the 64FX. While I own both 64S and 64FX, I can’t help being interested in the 66S and 66FX, despite their insane market prices. There MUST (or should, if we leave out collector’s value) be a huge sonic benefit to justify the price differential. Is there?

Thanks guys.
in the end I sent it to Richard Mak at analogmagic who refurbished it and rewire it. As it’s over 40 years old all the grease was rubbish and the wiring was frayed and oxidised. It’s back onboard the Brinkmann Balance with new silver wiring and it’s totally excellent.