Late to this party as I just picked up a Luxman PD-441 with no tonearm. I put a Fidelity Research FR-54 on it and it sounds wonderful. I also have a Fideleity Research FR-24 that I am going to try out. I have had both arms on different tables and I think that the FR-54 is easier to dial in and use but the FR-24 was a bit more dynamic sound wise. Both are affordable, but going up in price all the time. The FR-64's are typically for a heavier cart. I think that both the FR-24 and FR-54 are great arms that remain bargains even though the prices are going up on each of them
VPI Scout 2 vs. Luxman PD 441
I'm on the fence about just selling my Luxman PD 441 table as I need to upgrade the tonearm from a Denon DA-307 and that seems to be a $1,000+ proposition.
I would replace it with something from VPI and keep my Grado The Reference high output cartridge. Maybe a Scout 2 with JMW 9 arm?
My question is whether it is worth it for me to upgrade to a better arm for the Luxman or just ditch the whole thing and get a VPI?
Can I even get any $ for the Luxman to soften the blow?
Thanks for any advice.
Brian
I would replace it with something from VPI and keep my Grado The Reference high output cartridge. Maybe a Scout 2 with JMW 9 arm?
My question is whether it is worth it for me to upgrade to a better arm for the Luxman or just ditch the whole thing and get a VPI?
Can I even get any $ for the Luxman to soften the blow?
Thanks for any advice.
Brian