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Fidelity Research FR-64fx 10" Tonearm; FR64fx; RS-121 Headshell
Product: Fidelity Research FR-64fx 10" Tonearm; FR64fx; RS-121 Headshell
Product SKU: 18445
Serial Number: 093886
Cosmetic Description: 8/10 Excellent condition with minimal visible cosmetic wear including some extremely faint rubbing on the stem from being mounted previously. This item looks like new from just a few feet away. You'll have to examine very closely to find any signs of wear.
What is Included: Tonearm, RS-121 Headshell, Mounting base, Mounting template, Counterweight, Phono cable, 2 set screws, Mounting hardware, Manual (Japanese), Factory packaging
Functional Notes: Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.
Age: Circa 2004
# of Owners: 1
Tobacco Exposure: No
Service History: None
MSRP: $670
Other Notes: The FR-64fx is a dynamic-balanced arm with basically the same construction as the FR-64S but a much lower equivalent arm mass, enabling it to match the performance of moving-coil cartridges with higher tracking ability. Fidelity Research's design concept for the FR-64fx called for both higher sensitivity and higher rigidity. To satisfy these two requirements simultaneously, FR concentrated on the arm suspension, replacing the conventional angular contact type bearing/pivot assembly with precision radial ball bearings for both vertical and horizontal motion. The result was both higher sensitivity and higher rigidity. The arm pipe was made extremely hard and rigid by the use of de-oxidized aluminum, while the rigidity of the mounting between headshell and arm was improved by the use of a collet-chuck type connector and the 'key bar' construction of the headshell itself. The heavy construction of the arm mounting base and the pillar gave rigidity to the mounting and had a good stabilizing effect.
Shipping: Cost to ship this item within the contiguous United States is a flat rate of $37- including packaging and insurance. For all other locations including Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Alaska, please request a quote prior to purchase. Items with factory packaging will be double boxed. When factory packaging not available re-usable shipping box with custom injected-foam mold will be used. (for all items over 10 lbs). Note that all items valued over $500 will require a signature upon delivery.