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Cartridge, Compliance, try what in my JVC UA-7082 Arm?
Z1s would indicate 'spherical'found this who found that" In searching for an answer to the above, I came across the following post on Audio Circle forum by a member whose screen name is griffithds:All Z-1 bodies are the same. There is a Z-1, Z-1S... 
TT, 12" Tonearm. Who tried and ended up preferring 12" arm?
here's a 9" arm option, maybe $500. usd delivered. https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649548072-victor-tt-61-quality-direct-drive-turntable/?utm_campaign=response-received&utm_source=notification&utm_medium=email  complete dual arm ... 
TT, 12" Tonearm. Who tried and ended up preferring 12" arm?
OK, now I’m looking for a UA-7045 arm to use with a Mono Cartridge.found these pics of it https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649253288-vintage-victor-jvc-ua-7045-tonearm/images/1151919/ only found two in Japan with Sagging counterweights, $350. -... 
TT, 12" Tonearm. Who tried and ended up preferring 12" arm?
For options, I found and bought the optional extra counterweight, fits either 7082 or 7045https://www.ebay.com/itm/193237660632  
Cartridge, Compliance, try what in my JVC UA-7082 Arm?
For options, I found and bought the optional extra counterweight, fits either 7082 or 7045 https://www.ebay.com/itm/193237660632  
Cartridge, Compliance, try what in my JVC UA-7082 Arm?
I bought this one, It has original Headshell and Cartridge: Victor Z1s, not sure what Stylus is in it. Victor cartridges say 2/4 channel, what's that about? 
TT, 12" Tonearm. Who tried and ended up preferring 12" arm?
uberwaltz As far as I could find, there are only two available in the world, the one I bought and luckily got out of in Japan, and this one. Whew! 
TT, 12" Tonearm. Who tried and ended up preferring 12" arm?
OK, I bought the one from Canada, total with all fees, delivered ... $1,104. usd. He repaired the tonearm rubber, see last photos, sure glad I learned about that here. https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649553719-victor-jvc-tt-81-direct-driv... 
TT, 12" Tonearm. Who tried and ended up preferring 12" arm?
Well, the guy in Canada has not responded to my offer. After he fixed the tonearm, he raised the price +$100, to $1,200. Canadian. ($912. USD).I'll let you know of course.Elliott 
TT, 12" Tonearm. Who tried and ended up preferring 12" arm?
The rubber for counterweight isolation is a great idea, however, it does break down, I had to restore the rubber in my SME 3009. 
TT, 12" Tonearm. Who tried and ended up preferring 12" arm?
Hi Everyone. I cancelled the purchase amicably. That deck, and arm was not in great shape. I’ve got my eye on one in Canada, the counterweight rubber was just restored, everything looks in better shape. See the last 2 photos he added https://www.c... 
TT, 12" Tonearm. Who tried and ended up preferring 12" arm?
Thanks, Like a camera purchase, I'm basking in the glow of decision. It's better beat my cheapo Audio Technica AT120 with Shure 97xe which I get very involving results from. 
TT, 12" Tonearm. Who tried and ended up preferring 12" arm?
Free shipping, it won't be here until 1st or 2nd week of Jan.I'll take photos of the mice within, how do I post them here?I've been reading about using faucet washers or O rings to repair the counterweight sagging rubber. I'll figure something out... 
TT, 12" Tonearm. Who tried and ended up preferring 12" arm?
voltage block?I'll be taking it apart,, that's for sure, see if any mice lurk within, and, below where I will be putting the 9" arm eventually.I will let everyone know for sure about any internal voltage change block. I probably will order the sma... 
TT, 12" Tonearm. Who tried and ended up preferring 12" arm?
noromance thanks for your help. as far as anti-skating, I find it to be a vital component of alignment/imaging/successful involvement.The UA-7082 arm is effective 282mm, 11-1/8", so the arc and skate is different than a true 12".After verifying...