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Fidelity Research FR-64S Tonearm
• Product Overview – Fidelity Research FR-64S Tonearm, released in the late 1970s, is a high-mass Japanese precision tonearm engineered for low-compliance moving-coil cartridges, prized for authority, stability, and classic analog performance.
• High-Mass Engineering – The stainless-steel arm tube and robust bearing assembly provide exceptional rigidity and resonance control, enabling confident tracking, powerful bass reproduction, and tonal weight favored by serious vinyl collectors.
• Analog Playback Character – Renowned for its authoritative, organic presentation, the Fidelity Research FR-64S Tonearm delivers expansive soundstage scale, solid imaging, and a natural midrange, especially when paired with classic MC cartridges.
• Specifications – Effective length approximately 244 mm, effective mass around 30 g, static balance design, detachable headshell interface, and adjustable tracking force and anti-skate optimized for low-compliance cartridges.
• Dimensions – Mounting distance approximately 230 mm, with substantial base assembly designed to accommodate heavy platters and rigid plinths commonly used in high-mass turntable designs.
• Weight – Approximate total mass of 1.6 kg including base and headshell, contributing to excellent mechanical damping, reduced vibration, and consistent groove tracing under demanding playback conditions.
$ 2,326.94Fidelity Research FR-64S Tonearm
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Fostex FE208
• Product Overview – Fostex FE208, released in 2002, is a high-sensitivity full-range driver designed for horn and back-loaded enclosures, prized for coherence, speed, and lifelike midrange reproduction.
• Sound Character – Designed for single-driver enthusiasts, this unit delivers exceptional immediacy, dynamic expression, and phase coherence, making it ideal for low-power tube amplifiers and minimalist signal paths.
• Driver Design – The FE208 features a lightweight paper cone, whizzer cone, and powerful ferrite motor system, enabling fast transient response and extended midrange clarity without crossover-induced phase distortion.
• Specifications – Nominal impedance is 8 ohms with sensitivity around 96 dB/W/m, supporting wide bandwidth performance and high efficiency, particularly suited for horn-loaded or high-efficiency loudspeaker designs.
• Dimensions – Driver diameter approximately 208 mm with standard mounting depth suitable for horn or large cabinet designs, allowing flexible integration into custom loudspeaker enclosures.
• Weight – Each driver weighs approximately 3 kg, with a rigid frame and motor assembly contributing to mechanical stability and controlled resonance behavior.
$ 1,171.28Fostex FE208
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NBS Omega IV Speaker Cable (2.8m)
• Product Overview – NBS Omega IV Speaker Cable, released in the early 2010s, is a flagship reference speaker cable designed to maximize signal purity, dynamic realism, and tonal density in ultra-high-end audio systems.
• Conductor & Dielectric Design – Utilizing NBS’s proprietary rectangular solid-core conductors and advanced dielectric materials, the cable minimizes skin effect, phase distortion, and energy storage for superior coherence and musical flow.
• Sonic Performance – NBS Omega IV Speaker Cable delivers exceptional soundstage scale, explosive dynamics, and profound low-frequency authority while preserving microdetail, harmonic richness, and natural timbre across complex recordings.
• Specifications – Ultra-low resistance and inductance geometry, heavy-gauge multi-conductor architecture, high-current capability, and precision-terminated spades or bananas optimized for reference amplifiers and full-range loudspeakers.
• Dimensions – Available in various custom lengths, typically supplied in 2.0–3.0 meter stereo pairs, with substantial cable diameter reflecting its complex internal conductor and shielding structure.
• Weight – Approximately 4–5 kg per stereo pair depending on length, indicating massive conductor mass, dense dielectric layering, and mechanically damped outer jackets.
$ 1,093.19NBS Omega IV Speaker Cable (2.8m)
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Goldnote DS10 and PSU10
• Goldnote DS10 and PSU10 – The Goldnote DS10 and PSU10 deliver a high-end DAC/streamer with a dedicated external linear power supply, offering enhanced dynamics, lower noise and superior musical refinement for advanced audiophile systems.
• DAC Architecture & Streaming Platform – The Goldnote DS10 uses a premium AKM converter, advanced clocking and Roon-Ready streaming, providing smooth tonality, precise detail retrieval and stable high-resolution playback across modern digital sources.
• External Power Upgrade Performance – The PSU10 employs a multi-rail linear supply with ultra-low-noise voltage regulation, significantly improving the DS10’s transient behaviour, micro-detail resolution and overall soundstage stability.
• Connectivity & System Flexibility – With USB, coaxial, optical, Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.0 and analogue output options, the Goldnote DS10 and PSU10 integrate seamlessly into hybrid digital systems requiring broad format support and low-jitter signal management.
• Product Dimensions – The Goldnote DS10 measures approx. 200 mm (W) × 80 mm (H) × 260 mm (D), while the PSU10 shares a matching footprint for uniform stacking and optimal power isolation.
• Product Weight – DS10 weighs around 3.5 kg and the PSU10 approx. 4 kg, with both units benefiting from rigid chassis construction that improves mechanical grounding and reduces noise.
$ 4,528.95Goldnote DS10 and PSU10
$ 4,528.95
Fidelity Research was a pioneering Japanese analogue brand best known for its influential phono cartridges and tonearms during the golden era of vinyl playback. Revered for its low-output moving-coil designs, Fidelity Research helped shape modern cartridge engineering with a focus on speed, dynamics, and musical immediacy. Many of its classic models are still regarded as reference points for analogue performance today.
This heritage makes Fidelity Research especially significant in the pre-owned Hi-Fi market. In Singapore, Malaysia, and across Southeast Asia—where vinyl culture remains strong—pre-owned Fidelity Research cartridges and tonearms are highly sought after by experienced analogue enthusiasts and collectors. Well-preserved examples continue to deliver exceptional performance, often outperforming modern alternatives while retaining strong collector value.
On SoundTribeAsia, Fidelity Research listings are presented with an emphasis on provenance and condition transparency, allowing Southeast Asian buyers to access rare and historically important analogue components through a trusted marketplace environment.