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Offered is „FR 64 S“ by Fidelity Research as second-hand device from the category „Tone Arm“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 2638151505 ends on 30.10.2026 at 10:51 o'clock.
A classic tonearm with a serious reputation, and the asking price looks very strong. At €1,590, it sits below the 25th percentile of recent comparable listings at €1,696, versus a median of €1,803, so this reads as a genuine bargain rather than merely “fair.”
That’s why the FR-64S still attracts experienced vinyl buyers: it’s admired for its mass, stability, and ability to let a good cartridge track with real authority and calm. If the arm is complete, straight, and the bearings are healthy, this is the kind of listing that can make a top-tier analog setup feel upgraded without paying peak market money.
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Fidelity Research emerged from Tokyo in 1964, founded by Isamu Ikeda amid Japan's postwar audio boom. The company quickly established itself as a precision engineering powerhouse, focusing on analog playback components during the golden age of vinyl. Operating until around 1984, it embodied the meticulous craftsmanship that defined high-end Japanese hi-fi, with designs that prioritized sonic purity and mechanical innovation.
The brand specialized in moving-coil (MC) phono cartridges and tonearms, earning acclaim for models like the MC-202 cartridge and the iconic FR-64 and FR-66 series. These products featured advanced materials such as stainless steel and specialized alloys, delivering exceptional tracking, detail retrieval, and dynamics. While not venturing into amplifiers, speakers, or digital gear like DACs, Fidelity Research honed a narrow but masterful niche in turntable essentials.
Today, Fidelity Research holds vintage-collector status among discerning audiophiles, revered for its high-end analog prowess. Once priced at premiums like $495 for top tonearms, its gear commands cult following in the used market, prized for timeless transparency and build quality that rivals modern boutique offerings. For vinyl enthusiasts seeking uncompromised heritage, it remains a benchmark.
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