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Oracle Paris, 15 years old with Jelco 250ST Arm?

Does anyone know if the Oracle Paris (about 12-15 years ago) came with the Jelco 250ST Arm? Unfortunately I can't seem to get Oracle in Canada to reply to my emails asking for basic info and upgrade advice, so I turn to you all.

If my Oracle Paris indeed had the Jelco 250 Arm - is that Arm good enough for a Cartridge upgrade to a Benz Ebony or even a ZYX Air? (Currently using a Benz H2 with seemingly happy results). If my (250ST Arm?) is the weak-link of my Oracle, what is a recommended Arm for my Oracle which is not overkill for that early Oracle?

Thank you.
audionut99

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hesson11
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Actually, I believe that Linn arms are drop-in replacements for the old Audioquest PT series. Best to confirm that first, though.
-Bob
hesson11
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Just to clarify, I don't believe the original arm on the Paris is exactly the same as the Jelco 250ST. For one thing, the original arm (at least on my Paris) was an Audioquest PT-5 (made, of course, by Jelco), but it had fluid damping, which I understand the 250ST does not have. Not sure if there are any other differences.

I've replaced the original arm with a Sumiko MMT (a forerunner to the Jelco 750), and I am very satisfied with it. I really like the ability to change out cartridges, with the removable headshell. (Note the geometry of the MMT and the Jelco 750 are not the same.)
-Bob
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