I have a Linn Sondek LP-12 that I bought in 1980 that is fitted with an Infinity Black Widow arm (GF model, I think) that I am trying to decide if I should keep or sell. Due to kids, lack of quality listening time, decreasing hearing proficiency, new house, etc., I have not listened to any vinyl for a couple of years. The Linn has been sitting on a shelf in my cabinet. I have seen a couple of threads here commenting on the Black Widow. I was wondering if it might have exceptional appeal to a potential buyer or is it just another 20-year-old arm? The Orion Blue Book would suggest the latter. I would appreciate your feedback as to whether or not the Black Widow should be considered a keeper.
Arm is worth around 150 dollars, 200 if in great shape with box and everything. My opinion, still a good arm, especially at that price. Still a lot of cartridges it would and will work well with.
This is an extremely low mass arm. It works with very high compliance cartridges. Totally unsuitable for moving coils. Not really worth much. A friend of mine recently gave one away.
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