"Stewart Pinkerton" wrote in message
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On 2 Jul 2003 07:13:32 -0700, (Graeme Nattress)
wrote:

I have an original GyroDec (serial number 004 to be precise) and I
payed £500 for it - it came with a Fidelity Research FR64fx tonearm
(+original box & instructions) and a decent MM cart. So I'd say that
the price you've been quoted is way out of line and way too expensive.

As for the arm, go heavy!

Specifically, go for a Rega arm - it is very well suited to the table,



Unless you can afford one of the new SME arms.


Was called into to the local hifi shop to sort out a 'dumb' brand new SME 10
deck and arm this afternoon (headshell incorrectly fitted) - these arms are
*seriously* good IMO. - The deck itself I could (and will have to anyway)
live without, the arm I could use......

Also, while I'm on - do *not* disregard the Kontrapunkt B - managed to sound
staggeringly good even on ****e Cyrus SS amp and Mission speakers!