DIN to RCA cable recommendation for FR66S.

[Defiant One]

Long time reader, first time poster.

A few months back I purchased a Fidelity Research FR66S tonearm and was wondering whether any experienced members here could confidently recommend a worthy DIN to RCA cable for me?

Many thanks,

 

[Young Skywalker]

Audioquest Leopard but an even better solution would be a direct wire upgrade.

AnalogMagik Tonearm rebulid, repair and rewiring service

AnalogMagik's philosophy for Phono Cable is to have a direct wire from Headshell Clips to RCA output without any breaks in between. We can rebuild, repair or rewire your tonearm with a continuous run of our Reference Tonearm wires.

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[Defiant One]

Audioquest Leopard but an even better solution would be a direct wire upgrade.

AnalogMagik Tonearm rebulid, repair and rewiring service

AnalogMagik's philosophy for Phono Cable is to have a direct wire from Headshell Clips to RCA output without any breaks in between. We can rebuild, repair or rewire your tonearm with a continuous run of our Reference Tonearm wires.

www.analogmagik.com

I will look into the Audioquest. Thanks for that.
I'm a little reticent to modify such a collectable and valuable arm.

 

[hoodjem]

Check out Zavfino. Six quality choices depending on materials and costs:

Tonearm Cables

zavfinousa.com

 

[XCop5089]

Recommendation of a Zavfino cable seconded.

I have just bought an AMG Viella V12 + AMG J2T tonearm and my existing Graham IC-70 right-angled DIN connector was incompatible.

I settled on a Zavfino 1877 "Gold Rush" straight 5 pin DIN to 2 x phono 1.5m tonearm cable and am very satisfied with the performance.

 

[Argonaut]

I will look into the Audioquest. Thanks for that.
I'm a little reticent to modify such a collectable and valuable arm.

I quite understand your point … However perhaps one needs to approach this from the perspective of maximising the audio signal fidelity of the tonearm that you have acquired.

Perhaps Instead of being swayed by the Flat Earth naysayers who believe that a 60+ year old component will still be matching ,
A. It’s performance specifications as per when new and ,
B. Perform sonically better than a signal chain composed of *More* internal connection points than *Less* and,
C. Believe that the material and manufacturing processes of wire signal carriers has not progressed beyond what was an available to FR back in the last century .

One might have a conversation with a specialist in the field and who knows what he is talking about instead of relying on Eeyore !

Fidelity Research FR-64-S Complete Restoration

Fidelity Research FR-64S & FR-66S tonearm has an engineering and machinery precision that is unmatched by many of today's tonearm. The lubricant and grease they use in the 80s are usually dried up and seizes the bearing, and must be rebuilt to reach original performance.

www.analogmagik.com

 

[Defiant One]

I quite understand your point … However perhaps one needs to approach this from the perspective of maximising the audio signal fidelity of the tonearm that you have acquired.

Perhaps Instead of being swayed by the Flat Earth naysayers who believe that a 60+ year old component will still be matching ,
A. It’s performance specifications as per when new and ,
B. Perform sonically better than a signal chain composed of *More* internal connection points than *Less* and,
C. Believe that the material and manufacturing processes of wire signal carriers has not progressed beyond what was an available to FR back in the last century .

One might have a conversation with a specialist in the field and who knows what he is talking about instead of relying on Eeyore !

Fidelity Research FR-64-S Complete Restoration

Fidelity Research FR-64S & FR-66S tonearm has an engineering and machinery precision that is unmatched by many of today's tonearm. The lubricant and grease they use in the 80s are usually dried up and seizes the bearing, and must be rebuilt to reach original performance.

www.analogmagik.com

Seems you make the same point here also.

Sme 3012 R

I know this old arm is good but I don’t know why David,Rockitman,Tang,Ron,Mike Use or will use having top tonearm like Sat,EliteAxiom,Black Beauty,Durand Why 3012 is so special? I never had and I don’t understand Only to know for my curiosity Regards Gian

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By all means, purchase a FR66S, have this work done and report back to us. I may then be open minded.

 

[Young Skywalker]

The FR-66s direct wire upgrade comparison has been performed by a credible source.

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[Argonaut]

Seems you make the same point here also.

Sme 3012 R

I know this old arm is good but I don’t know why David,Rockitman,Tang,Ron,Mike Use or will use having top tonearm like Sat,EliteAxiom,Black Beauty,Durand Why 3012 is so special? I never had and I don’t understand Only to know for my curiosity Regards Gian

www.whatsbestforum.com

By all means, purchase a FR66S, have this work done and report back to us. I may then be open minded.

Two disparate threads referencing two different tonearms No ?

Both posts were made with the intention of advising owners , or potential owners , of SME 3012R’s and FR66S’s that a service was available to them , where in the first instance , they might have their vintage 60+ year old piece of equipment checked over and serviced with the option of having any worn components replaced with a new part to specification e.g worn bearings.

The service further offers an owner the option of choosing to replace the 60+ year old internal signal cable and its several internal connection points , with a single continuous cable with a connection at the mounting collar and a second connection to a set of DIN or RCA plugs of choice at the other end of the cable of choice and length of choice . Do you have a problem with this ?

With regard to “reporting back to us” … you seem to have mistaken me for someone who gives a crap whether ‘you’ Deign to consider the information and advice proffered or not , the information and advice is made in good faith and for the consideration of all members here , not just ‘you’ !

 

[Defiant One]

Neither the 3012R or the FR66S will ever truly be a 3012R or FR66S once all of this is done. Thats the only problem I have with this.
I asked about cables, not modifications.
Let’s please return to my original discussion.

 

[Argonaut]

Neither the 3012R or the FR66S will ever truly be a 3012R or FR66S once all of this is done.

No , No they won’t , however they will be an evolution in fidelity over a 60+ year old unserviced example … Fact.

Secondly neither will ones original untouched example of either of those tonearms ever truly be operating to the same Factory Fresh levels after 60+ years of aging and use … Fact .

As to your OPQ… I would recommend looking at:

Signal Projects Atlantis , https://signalprojects.com/products/phono-interconnect-xlr-or-rca-7/ medium-long burn in time

Vyda Laboratories , https://vydalaboratories.com/orion-silver-phono-cable/ Very long burn in time ergo a tad thin in the mids to begin

Analogmagik , www.analogmagik.com/phonocable

Nordost Valhalla V2+ , Nordost Odin1 / Odin2 , All good at their price points especially if bought pre owned .

LFD , Raptor or Cobra , Speak to Mik at das.rishi@yahoo.com Or Peter peter@alternativeaudio.co.uk

Stealth Audio Helios , http://www.stealthaudiocables.com/products/phono-cables/helios/

Enough to be going on with methinks.

 

[Defiant One]

Appreciate you steering the ship back to port.
I will look into those.