Fidelity Research FR-64 vs. FR-54


In a prior discussion, I had asked about tonearm suggestions for a Luxman PD-441 table that currently has a Denon DA-307 tonearm and Grado The Reference high output cartridge.  Many suggestions were provided.  A Fidelity Research FR-64 was suggested as a simple replacement.  I'm wondering if the FR-54 would also be good, being that it is mentioned in the Luxman manual in the same category as the Denon arm on there now?
bdunne

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RAUL - I think you have it backwards. It's Not You who listens to Music, but the rest of us. You listen to your System.

If you want (the sterile sound of) zero distortion, just get a Devialet Expert. It's a zero distortion amplifier.

If you want the least distortion in a speaker (driver), then get planar-magnetic speakers. Not sure why you're playing around with dynamic speakers (and subwoofers! :-)  when your goal is to minimize distortion...

I believe you also have a DP-75 in a marble plinth.

Do heavy plinths absorb vibrations?  -No, they Amplify them. Especially rigid ones, like marble.

Should "recreating "live music" be the ultimate goal? - No

Would a zero-distortion system actually be pleasing to the human ear? - No.

And lastly, do FR tonearms (with dynamic VTF) have a ringing problem? - No.