Tonearm ...... Acos Lustre GST-801 ..... Yea/Nay

Acos Lustre GST-801, claim to fame is magnetic stylus force and magnetic anti-skate.

Hopping about, getting ready to pick the rear arm of 2 arm deck. Use for existing Shure 97xe and V15VxMR, both with their dynamic stabilizer brush, and AT440ml (no brush), and NEW Mono Cartridge.

vinyl engine
https://www.vinylengine.com/library/acos/lustre-gst-801.shtml

one for sale, $899. usd
https://reverb.com/item/29975393-acos-lustre-gst-801-tonearm-rare

thanks for any insight about it,

Elliott

Post removed May 14, 2025
benihana242 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3 posts 05-14-2025 at 06:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hello - would anyone be able to send me the manual from Vinyl Engine? I cannot make an account there since they're not accepting new ones. Also - what is the mounting hole size and bolt pattern for the tone-arm? I'm trying to figure out which armboard to get for a Thorens TD-16X. Thank you for any help!
elliottbnewcombjr OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,859 posts 05-15-2025 at 12:45am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Acos Lustre GST-801 specs: 225 mm center of spindle to center of pivot 15mm overhang 240mm combined effective length drill a 38mm diameter hole for the arm post base plate (no screws) is 58mm outer diameter it has a thick heavy round metal counterweight that threads onto the post from below. no flat spots for a wrench. the counterweight has a hole in it, you temporarily place a short rod into the hole and tighten it that way. If you can get me your contact info, I can send you the manual