What the thread found

• The manufacturer does not sell topstage units separately for this swap
• Performing a topstage swap would likely require custom wiring and machining work, potentially becoming expensive
• A custom dovetail plate made by a third party may be a practical alternative to a full topstage replacement

Depends on

• The information is from 2014 and manufacturer policies may have changed
• No confirmed successful swap was documented in the thread
• Exact compatibility requirements and costs of custom modifications remain unclear
• The feasibility of the swap was never definitively resolved

Parts

Dovetail Plate, Top Stage

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