Mystery tonearm? Anyone know what it is?

[Record Genie]

Here's a mystery tonearm, which I'm sure somebody here knows more about..

I've been looking at pictures since yesterday afternoon but come up blank, it has a "falling weight" anti-skate and an unusually long and thin counterweight that's got VTF markings..

It's on a British (Scottish) turntable, so could be British, but maybe more likely Japanese?

Anyone know what it is?

 

[gary7]

Looks similar to a Luxman arm?

 

[UncleBingo]

Luxman TA-1 tonearm made by Micro- Seiki

http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/...or-high-compliance-cartridges/images/1266878/

 

[Record Genie]

Luxman TA-1 tonearm made by Micro- Seiki

http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/...or-high-compliance-cartridges/images/1266878/

Thank you that's so helpful!

It's not exactly the same as a TA-1 since there is no knurled fitting on the arm tube, and part of the counterweight is missing (or is different) but it's definitely in the same family!

 

[absolon]

With the separate lifter it probably came from a Luxman PD-277.

 

[Balifly]

Here's a mystery tonearm, which I'm sure somebody here knows more about..

I've been looking at pictures since yesterday afternoon but come up blank, it has a "falling weight" anti-skate and an unusually long and thin counterweight that's got VTF markings..

It's on a British (Scottish) turntable, so could be British, but maybe more likely Japanese?

Anyone know what it is?

Looks like the tone arm of the Luxman PD-277, made by Fujiya.

Probably designed by Micro Seiki for Luxman.

 

[Record Genie]

With the separate lifter it probably came from a Luxman PD-277.

Looks like you're right, thanks for the help!

 

[Record Genie]

Looks like the tone arm of the Luxman PD-277, made by Fujiya.

Probably designed by Micro Seiki for Luxman.

Thanks for the info!

For anyone reading that's interested, it's listed on "that auction site" with a Systemdek IIX that looks nice but needs work.. I already have a Systemdek IIX with black plinth, and this one is the nicer wood veneer, but it's a bit too much money for me with the tonearm missing some parts, it looks like the bigger part of the counterweight isn't there, and the plastic armrest clip is broken/missing.. Might be good deal for someone else with some Micro Seiki / Fujiya / Luxman spare parts sitting around..