Stax Long Tonearm UA-70 Yea or Nay

I ordered the Russian one, wish me luck

https://www.ebay.com/itm/233349199295

maybe, for a 75th bday I will get one of these

https://www.artisanfidelity.com/tonearms/ikeda-it-407

The slight advantage a 12" arm has in tracking error is not worth the extra cost and hassle mounting it!

@roberjerman The main advantage of a 12" arm is a slightly more relaxed presentation, with more space and air. As if the 3D-ness of the space was enhanced.

chakster

thanks for your advice as always

New message from: audiostation*japan (805)Hi Elliott

Thank you very much for asking.
This one in picture is not original screw.
But we have original one in stocks so i can replace it to original screw if you want.
Please consider and let me know.

Best Regards
AKI

The slight advantage a 12" arm has in tracking error is not worth the extra cost and hassle mounting it!

For Stax you need to drill aditional hole in the armboard just for the armrest. This is the reason i have ignored the arm (and all arms that require additional drilling).

Staz headshell is very nice, it has azimuth and overhang adjustment.

Make sure the shell goes with original mounting screws, they are special.

Good arm. Worth trying. There's a video of a guy using one with a Technics SP10 and FR66. 

Made by Micro Seiki other than that I have not owned one.