FR-66S with Updated Ikeda Internal Silver Wiring
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About the FR-66S with Updated Ikeda Internal Silver Wiring
The Fidelity Research FR-66S is a highly regarded heavyweight Japanese tonearm, known for its precision engineering and suitability for low compliance moving coil cartridges. It features a 12-inch effective length of 307mm, an overhang of 12mm, and an offset angle of 16.8 degrees. The arm is constructed from high-strength stainless steel, providing exceptional rigidity and resonance control. The FR-66S includes a factory adjustable VTA (Vertical Tracking Angle) tower and a fixed pillar base tower for stable mounting. It is internally wired with pure silver wiring updated by Ikeda, enhancing signal purity and sonic performance. The tonearm is compatible with cartridge weights ranging from 9 to 38.5 grams and supports needle pressure application from 0 to 5 grams. It comes complete with a removable headshell, anti-skate bias weight assembly, and side bias weight. The FR-66S is considered one of the best 12-inch tonearms ever made, prized for its neutral and relaxed sound character with excellent frequency integration, spatial reproduction, and ambience.
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