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Cart recommendations for Fidelity Research FR-64S

Hello,

I have a Fidelity Research FR-64S mounted as a second arm on a Clearaudio Innovation Wood Compact. I wanted to use this arm as a multi purpose arm so I can play 78RPM records, mono 33s and lastly stereo 33s.

I was thinking of buying the Ortofon SPU series of carts as a starting point.
First, the 78RPM, then down the road a bit a mono SPU, and even further down the road a stereo SPU.

My thinking here was that to switch back an forth between these respective headshells It would require little to no work resetting arm weight and VTA.

The FR-64S did come with the original Fidelity Research headshell which weighs 20.7 grams. It also came with an Orsonic AV-101S headshell which weighs 14.5 grams and also a SAEC headshell which weighs 10.4 grams, so all of these are options.

I am very open to your thoughts and suggestions here as I am a novice with the higher end of audio and analog.

Thank you in advance.
guitarslimjunior

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guitarslimjunior OP
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Thanks Halcro,

I forgot to mention I also have a lighter counterweight coming soon. the guy who gave me the arm just has to dig it out.

What do you use with your arm?
guitarslimjunior OP
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Halcro,

I had a look at your system list - very impressive!

But I need to stay away from the multi thousand dollar carts in order to stay married :)

Any experience with an Ikeda 9C? I can buy a NOS version with all packaging for $400.00.

Also any advice for 78RPM and mono carts would be good as I actually want to start with these first unless a great deal gets in the way of this idea :)

Anyone familiar with the new Ortofon SPU line?
guitarslimjunior OP
12 posts
 
Just found out it is a Ikeda 9C III.
guitarslimjunior OP
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Ef227

Thanks for the advice! I actually came to this decision myself through much searching. It's nice to hear somebody echo my thoughts R.E. the Miyajima carts.
Thank you
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