Question on FR 66s


For some reason, search on FR 66s in agon did not turn up anything much. I recalled that recommended S2P distance is 296mm rather than 295mm and Stevenson geometry seems to work best. Is this correct? I already have FR 64s which works very nicely with Koetsu. In general, does FR 66s works well with the more modern cartridges, Lyra, Air Tight, Dynavector etc.
I am kind of curious to try it but not sure what to try it with. Beside those mentioned on my system page, I have Kiseki Blue, XV-1s and Miyajima Zero on hand currently.

Thanks for any suggestion.
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Pani,
in the case of the FR-66s you may neglect the compliance issue. We made many tests with nearly all available MC carts, MI carts and new as well older MM designs on the FR-66s. No problem at all. It is the most universal arm ever built.
Dear Nandric,
Who told you i got my Arche headshells for free? I paid hard cash! Definitely. Also for the Axiom.
I was always waiting for the Mexican "Wunder Tonarm" but received nothing else than replies on distortion problems. Maybe HE was surrounded by distortions getting no other idea than that topic.

Anyway in the end it is more or less a question of reliability which got proofed now.

I was always wondering that Raul could invest in a very, very expensive Western Electric SUT he never mentioned before I came up with it. Suddenly
He wrote a negative comment about it and told the world he sold that crap.
Should I believe this story? .... pfft
Dear Raul,
in the last 12 months you have stressed your ambition showing our community what you think about the FR designs, the SAEC WE 8000 and some other benchmark designs in phono-business. I was very surprised that you proclaim that all these designs are of mediocre sound capability and all the guys out there using these designs keep their houses full of distortion while yours is clean...

I don't mind that you have different assessments on these products and I tolerate everyone using and enjoying his "own best gear". But don't you realize that I cannot take these remarks you are giving in the last months as serious anymore??

Regarding the WE 618B you need telling me when you have discovered this item on ebay for what price? Maybe you can also tell me in which tonearm/table combination you were using the Western Electric SUT. I then might be able to assess your remarks that the WE is of low quality...

BTW among serious audiophiles in some European countries your assessment of the WE 618B (as of the FR-66s and the SAEC WE 8000) did raise the same questions I have.

If you are feeling I am questioning your integrity this is your assessment. I am just putting questions on some phono units and like to exchange other opinions. I am not putting it personal. Hope you understand this.

enjoy the music
Dear Nandric,
ah good for you. You seem to be a rare exception :-)
Nevertheless my Arche headshells are working properly...
So which is your next tonearm project? Axiom for free or the Mexican stick?
Maybe you will have a beard until Raul will make an outing on his arm. Nevertheless we already collected so many words from him and as I just now realize he doesn't like to be defeated by anyone, so he must do something... or?
Dear Raul,
I have my SAEC WE 8000 quite a long time and will not sell it - never!
I will not repeat arguements on our discussion. You had not the best experiences with the SAEC or the FR-66s. So which tonearm "will beat" these two old designs from your perspective? And did you go for some better designs in your system?
Dear Nandric,
how old is your aunt and would you describe her as beautiful and eager to invest in an adventure?
Thank you Nandric, I am very eager to get in contact with your uncle Boris. We may put his Nataljia into the speakers and tell him everything is fine. The speakers are big enough. Do you think it might become a bit risky for me...?