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Tonearm for Luxman PD 441

I have a late 70's Luxman PD 441 turntable with a Grado The Reference high output cartridge that I really like.  I'm thinking that my weak link is the old Denon DA 307 tonearm with that goofy rubber for damping.  Any suggestions on an easy switch for under $1,000, even used?  Thanks all.
bdunne
bdunne OP
57 posts
 
Seems like the Fidelity Research FR 54 is a lot less expensive to buy than FR 64.  Is there much of a difference?  They both seem to be same dimensions, so should work with my PD 441
analogluvr
859 posts
 
Could you not just get a local woodworker/vinyl enthusiast to make a tonearm board for you? That's what I do. Usually around 100 to 200 bucks
bdunne OP
57 posts
 
regarding a tonearm board, I'm not sure how I would attach it to the table.  The spot where the tonearm would attach normally is on a sliding track, so there is seemingly quite a bit of adjustment available to get closer or farther away from the spindle.
dgarretson
2,586 posts
 
After removal the locking armboard you will see that the sliding assembly separates into two pieces: a locking base common to all Luxman 441/445 armboards, and a screw-attached top plate with holes of varying diameter to receive various tonearms. The top plate can be replaced with a custom plate of varying thickness, with a hole of variable diameter to receive any tonearm pillar.
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