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Verdier Graham and Shelter???

I am about to buy a Verdier and my cartidge is a Shelter 901.

Now I am loocking for a tonearm wich could match both Verdier and Shelter.

I know that the Shroeder DPS or REFERENCE could be a possible combo but delivery time is several months.

Is the Graham 2.2 a possibility?

Does somebody have an idea ?

Thanks

Tenmus
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rauliruegas
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Dear Bigbucks: I totally agree with you . The Ikeda tonearms out perform almost any of the best tonearms out there for a fraction of price, but as I understand André already buy the Triplanar.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
tenmus OP
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Hi Bigbucks

I have effectively finally bought a Tri planar that I 'am expecting now for the end of this week.
However , can you tell me what cartridges suit the Ikeda 12" ?
The Verdier has two armboards and perhaps someday...

André
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Dear Raul,

Have you compared the Ikeda with the older FR66 and 64 etc.? If yes, what is your feeling about them?

Thanks,

Michael
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I'm using a Benz Micro Ruby 3H 'Open Aire' with my Ikeda. Great sound!
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rauliruegas
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Dear Michael: Yes, as a fact the arm wand is the same and the design is very similar, where there are differences is on the headshell of the Ikeda that is better than the FR and in the internal wiring that too is better on the Ikeda. The performance is almost similar if the FR bearing is in very good condition.

One advantage with the Ikeda tonearms is that is a current model with warranty. I like it.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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