I picked up a Pioneer PL-41 last year and while I love the table the arm left a lot to be desired. So I gathered up the numbers for the stock arm and found a perfect drop in replacement. The Grace G-545F.. Spindle distance is exactly the same. What was really amazing was how much it improved the sound of my TT. I am running a Denon DL-110 High Output MC at 2 grams tracking force. Loads of well defined detail but very smooth without sounding rolled off. Transients are fast and have the right amount of attack and decay without having to fuss with with anything. I am making a custom Plinth for it next. I paid $200 for the arm in near mint condition on Ebay and picked up the deck local for $250. I think once the plinth is done I will a mighty fine looking and performing TT for not much money. Including cable I will have about $1k total (with cartridge).
Highly recommend this arm as a drop in replacement.
Jeff
Highly recommend this arm as a drop in replacement.
Jeff
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Already did that. The belt on it was running fast. By quite alot. Bought the right belt and its 33.35rpm.
Probably because it's ~15mm longer than a 707, so isn't going to be an easy fit on a Rega or Linn.
jeff