Linn Ittok or Grace 707?

Thanks guys. I'd rather not make any changes that aren't significant improvements. Doesn't sound like the 707 is a major step up.

The 707 is still a good arm but is handicapped by its non standard arm cable. I would get something like the Jelco arm cable for it if I was going to use it. I still have one sitting around and would choose it over the cheaper Linn. The Ittok, which I use to have, is actually not that massive and should be usable with most cartridges currently available.

I've been using a Grace 707 or 727 on my Thorens 160 series turntables for over 20 years. I recently mounted a Linn Basik and auditioned: Basik is more polite sounding, perhaps a bit too lifeless with a Grado Gold cartridge. To be fair, I listened to about 20 LPs before I switched back to my Grace arm.

Even with original wiring, a stock Grace is better all the way around IMO-- highs, mids and lows, detail, etc. The 707 series has cheap plastic non-removable headshell and some criticize the string and lever antiskate, but still my favorite with a Thorens.

I totally agree. I have my Grado 8MZ on a Grace 747/Thorens 160 Super. It has never sounded better on any other arm.