I've been using a Grace 707 or 727 on my Thorens 160 series turntables for over 20 years. I recently mounted a Linn Basik and auditioned: Basik is more polite sounding, perhaps a bit too lifeless with a Grado Gold cartridge. To be fair, I listened to about 20 LPs before I switched back to my Grace arm.
Even with original wiring, a stock Grace is better all the way around IMO-- highs, mids and lows, detail, etc. The 707 series has cheap plastic non-removable headshell and some criticize the string and lever antiskate, but still my favorite with a Thorens.
Even with original wiring, a stock Grace is better all the way around IMO-- highs, mids and lows, detail, etc. The 707 series has cheap plastic non-removable headshell and some criticize the string and lever antiskate, but still my favorite with a Thorens.