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Tokyo sound tonearm Vinyl I am chasing a Tokyo sound st 14 or similar. I custom built a plinth around the arm and have just found out it is dead. Looking for a drop in replacement that has good wiring. maybe just a base plate will get me out of trouble Condition: Used Payment Method: Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By chrisbowen 0 Comments AUD $120 Date: December 13, 20241 yr
At AUD120 for an unknown-condition "Tokyo sound tonearm Vinyl," this looks like a potential steal if it's functional, but it's hard to benchmark confidently without a specific model ID—typical used tonearms in this vague Japanese-inspired category often fetch AUD300-800 in good shape based on recent comps.
Buyers should verify the arm's wand integrity and bearing smoothness first, as these vintage designs commonly suffer from seized pivots or dried lubrication after 20+ years; insist on close-up photos of the headshell mount and any wiring. Confirm inclusions like the original counterweight, mounting baseplate, and stylus if applicable—missing bits can add AUD100+ to restore it properly. Test VTA adjustability on your deck before committing.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Drop originated as Massdrop in San Francisco in 2012, pioneering a community-driven model that aggregated enthusiast demand to source and develop exclusive products directly from manufacturers. By bypassing traditional retail chains, it built a loyal following of over 7 million members through limited-time "drops" of unique gear, earning acclaim for delivering hard-to-find items at competitive prices. The brand rebranded to Drop in 2019, expanding into its own designs like the Drop SHIFT mechanical keyboard and wireless headphones, often in collaboration with names such as Sennheiser for audiophile-grade audio.
In the hi-fi realm, Drop specialized in headphones, DACs, amplifiers, and cables, alongside mechanical keyboards and gaming peripherals, with audio as a flagship category. Its approach emphasized user feedback to refine products, yielding sought-after collabs like the Massdrop x Sennheiser line, blending accessibility with performance for enthusiasts.
Drop held a niche position as a disruptor in the mid-tier market, appealing to savvy buyers seeking value-driven, community-vetted hi-fi without high-end premiums. Acquired by Corsair in 2023, it shifted toward gaming hardware before shuttering its core operations in March 2025, marking the end of an era for direct-to-consumer audio innovation.
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