Tonearms question - Please help


I am completely new to Audiogon, have never posted to forums
and am looking for help. Please forgive any stylistic errors I might make.

I have a Denon DP 60L and the tonearm was destroyed by movers. I need to replace it somehow. I don't know if I could ever find an actual denon tonearm which would be great. If anyone has any thoughts about that please share them. I also was wondering if anyone could tell me if one of the aftermarket tonearms I see on this site would fit my DP 60L and how I go about making the whole thing happen.

I realize these are probably simple questions for many of you but I really need help so any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Showing 3 responses by stanwal

The Denon arms were not that good, I would check with the Audiogoner who sells Jelco, Audiodragon I think, who may know if they will fit easily. Any of them will be much better than the Denon. The first thing to do is to completely remove the old arm and see what size hole is left. Don't worry about doing this; I know from personal experience that taking things apart is far easier than reassembling them and you don't have to worry about that. Post what you find and I or someone else will help you farther.
That is the Jelco 750, which is a very good arm, I have one. However, the 250 arm is available in either straight or S version for $290.
I answered the original question but if it were me I think I would get a Rega 3 or used VPI as Chazzbo suggested. I also think belt drive is better, I have sold both. But if you like the Denon the Jelco should work, but it may require a good tech to fit it and they are not all that easy to find. The VPI is better [I am a VPI dealer] but the Rega is very good for the money and much cheaper. I think there is a NOS one for $600 listed now and used ones for less.