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It’s the fr64s 
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I'm going to make a couple of armboards for my FR64. Can I just ask. is the 231.5 pivot to spindle length for all cartridges - or for the FR7? or do I need a hole mounted at 230mm? I'm curious because the FR64 instructions have the length at 230mm... 
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It is fr64smy only fear is buying such an old cartridge...i normally buy new carts ever since I got an OC7 with a wonky cantilever 16 years agos 
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Yeah - the brand new LP-SI can get them at a very 'reasonable price' which is comparable to an FR-7f - plus it will be newUnlike the likes of many on Audiogon - I have to make choices between components.I have heard a lot - particularly on this th... 
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I am immune and ahhing between a brand new Benz LP-S and an fr7-f what say you - it’s to go with an fr64 on jvc ql10 
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@rauliruegas I knew I wasn't seeing things when you wrote:'From some years now exist several truly expensive LOMC cartridges ( over 5K-6K prices. ) that use the DL 103 cartridge motor with different build materials in the body, cantilever build ma... 
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I spoke to an excellent cartridge re-tipper and he explained that the DL103 is very good for two main reasons:1. consistently well made2. economies of scale productionYou will find that each one comes with a readout - and you will find the left an... 
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Vertere d-fi - used them against my expensive lavardin and were waaay better 
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The first response Last - that company makes a record preserver 
Help me with a Fidelity Research FR64 part
Oh none taken - I'd be a total donut if I put something onto a forum and not expect responses.I'm in the UK.I have resolved the issue as @chakster donned his proverbial audiophile cape and sold me a base - in fairness he offered just the nut.As it... 
Help me with a Fidelity Research FR64 part
Oh none taken - I'd be a total donut if I put something onto a forum and not expect responses.I'm in the UK.I have resolved the issue as @chakster donned his proverbial audiophile cape and sold me a base - in fairness he offered just the nut.As it... 
Help me with a Fidelity Research FR64 part
In fairness to me I am only going by what my machinist told me... 
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this thread is turning me absolutely nuts - some may think I am unstable :) 24 and 26 TPI is quite standard 25 is not - trust me I searched... Also bear in mind the odd diameter as well 
Help me with a Fidelity Research FR64 part
Can I just say thanks for the efforts, links advice, and then intervention of Chakster!My next point is this.My machinist is actually very good, but the FR uses a 25TPI thread which is not standard, not only that but the base is something like 29.... 
Help me with a Fidelity Research FR64 part
I'm afraid that the FR64 has a significantly finer thread than a standard metric/imperial machined thread - that is why I started the post...