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FR66s vs Ikeda IT-407 CR tonearms

Has anyone compared the FR66s to the newer Ikeda IT-407 CR1 tonearm? Any thoughts? In previous years, the Ikeda was available with either copper or silver internal wiring but the recent models don't mention anything about the tonearm wiring. Can anyone comment what type of wiring is used in the latest editions? It would seem intuitive that the later Ikeda IT407 should be a better performer than the FR66s having improved material and bearings over the FR66s but the proof is in the hearing.
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eggberg
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Many thanks for All of your recommendation!

Very important information: Isamu Ikeda recommended copper based phono cable with his silver wired arms.

Kondo is too expensive! How about Crystal Silver Gold Alloy Tonearm Cables?
Or Nordost Frey II?  
On the other hand, which cartridges with the best match with FR? SPU?
eggberg
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I’m just getting a FR66S fortunately, may I have any recommendations of Tonearm cable well match with FR66S?

Silver or copper made is better?

Thanks a lot!
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