Refurbish Fidelity Research Tonearms

No

I’m using a FX for the first time. I bought this as NOS but to me it seems like it was used but very low mileage. The VTF dial is smooth and light with nicely defined clicks. Bearings seems great. I don’t want silver wire or a 1 piece cable from leads to termination. Is there any reason for me to send it in to RM for an overhaul?

Unrelated question, the clasp that holds the arm tube to the arm rest rotates 360 degrees and is in the way of the lift lever when operating it up or down. I hold the clasp out of the way while I use the lever. Is this normal?

Unrelated question, the clasp that holds the arm tube to the arm rest rotates 360 degrees and is in the way of the lift lever when operating it up or down. I hold the clasp out of the way while I use the lever. Is this normal?

No, it’s not normal. You have to loose and rotate the armlift mechanism then tight it up again when the position is right. They do not have to touch each other in any way with the arm lock.

You have no reason to send 64fx anywhere, it’s next generation of FR tonearms and if it’s not broken do to waste your money on all these nonsense. I have 64fx and 64fx PRO, prior to this I sold one fx. All of them are perfect compared to much older 64s where armlift with its pad is garbage. The bearings on 64fx are absolutely perfect if the arm is  NOS or like new (not damaged). 

DIN connector is amazing option to swap different phono cables! If someone will tell you silver is better than copper you have to try both, I like copper cables.

and if it’s not broken do to waste your money on all these nonsense

Chakster, may I ask what’s your problem?

no idea about the arm before / after and you write such an comment.
One man’s ceiling is another man’s floor …Or just being a pretentious ignorant?

Thanks @chakster I will look into moving the arm lift mechanism.