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Tonearms that work well with better Koetsu stone body cartridges

Hi

I have my heart set on buying one of the better stone body Koetsu cartridges. The problem is I’m having a problem finding a tonearm that’s supposed to be a great match. I’ve read that they sound best with higher mass tonearms. The problem is, not every manufacturer will list the effective mass of their tonearms. I am leaning towards the Kuzma 4 point (11”) and the Ikeda 407. Does anyone know the effective mass of the Ikeda 407? If there are any others that work well with the Koetsu’s please let me know. I prefer new, not used. Thank you.

Scot
scothurwitz

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jperry
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I have an Ikeda 407, but I don't know the mass. The mass is not stated on their website or in the manual. Below quoted from the website:

"The Ikeda IT-407 tone arm is a High Mass design and has been called Big, Rigid and Beautiful."

It is a great match with my Ikeda and other cartridges that require a high mass tonearm. Seeing the Ikeda tonearm in person is different than seeing a picture. In person you can appreciate the mass and precision of this tonearm, as well as the beauty.
jperry
2,432 posts
 
+1

"tomic6017,850 posts
Love it when people weigh in with real world listening experience based on a variety of arms and carts they own. Plural not one hit wonders."
jperry
2,432 posts
 
There is some truth to that, and the value varies depending on the listener, but I still think it has more value than people talking about something they haven't heard, and that happens all the time.


"mijostyn
What people say they hear does not have much value."
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