Fidelity-Research FR-14/FR-12
FR-14 : ¥ 38,000 (sold in May 1978)
FR-12 : ¥ 41,000 (around 1978)
Commentary
A tone arm that uses the know-how of tone arm production obtained in the FR-64S series into a static balance type.
FR-12 is a special specification machine, and it is a 12 inch type of FR-14.
In order to reduce the effective mass of the tone arm and improve the structural strength, the tone arm pipe is offset from the rotation axis so that the angle of bending of the tone arm pipe can be reduced and shortened.
The operation feeling is also taken into consideration. The needle pressure is applied by the rack and pinion built into the main weight, and the inside four scan seller is a variable operation point type.
Arm outlet adopts collet chuck system.
Model Rating
| Type | Tone arm |
| Total Length | 311mm |
| Effective length | 245mm |
| Overhang | 15mm |
| Needle pressure application range | 0 ~ 3g |
| Arm height adjustment | 27 ~ 55 mm |
| Compatible Cartridge Weight (including shell) |
13 ~ 24g 22 ~ 33g (Using W-35) |
| Tracking error | + 2.25 ° ~ -1.35 ° |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 28 φ mm |
| Weight of attached shell | FR-S/6:12g |
| Sold Separately | W-35(¥1,800) |