Fidelity-Research FR-24mk2
Released in October 1967
¥ 19,000 (around the early 1970 s)
¥ 31,200 (around 1978)
Commentary
Tone arm exclusively for light needle pressure developed by improving FR-24.
It uses a gyro-stat type rotating part that pursues high accuracy.
As an attached mechanism, it is equipped with a needle pressure application mechanism of 0.1g interval, inside four scan cellar, lateral balancer for trace stability by lowering the center of gravity, arm horizontal adjustment screw, lever type arm height lock mechanism, etc.
Model Rating
| Type | Tone arm |
| Total Length | 345mm |
| Effective length | 245mm |
| Overhang | 15mm |
| Needle pressure application range | 0 ~ 2g, 0.1g step |
| Arm height adjustment | 27 ~ 55 mm |
| Height from player board to the needle tip | 27 ~ 65 mm variable (listed in the catalog in the early 70's) |
| Compatible Cartridge Weight (Including Shell) | 13 ~ 24g (W-10, 20, 40 included) |
| Tracking error | + 2.25 ° ~ -1.35 ° |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 18 φ mm |
| Weight of attached shell | FR-S/1:8g |