Sorane SA-1.2 tonearm

Sorane SA-1.2 tonearm The weakness of low mass tonearms is that they make poor matches for medium and low compliance cartridges. The Sorane SA-1.2 gives you precise radial-bearing performance and very low resonance, while providing the necessary mass for medium and low compliance cartridges. A major influence in the performance of the SA-1.2 (Silver anodised) and SA-1.2B (black anodised) is the use of very high quality bearings. The bearings used for horizontal movement are axial-loaded (angular-contact) thrust-bearings. These thrust bearings have zero play and are held in contact by gravity – think of them as acting like a unipivot but with more than one contact point. Because of their design with two tapered seats, they self-align in the presence of a load (gravity) and have exceedingly low friction. In contrast to classic tonearms from the past (which suffered from resonance and lower quality bearings), the SA-1.2 provides the ideal mass for classic cartridges like the Denon DL103 or Ortofon SPU (also, mono cartridges like the DL102, or even antique cartridges like the GE VR and Fairchild) along with most moving coil cartridges. The Sorane SA-1.2 arm has very low tracking error, the superior sonic signature of the billet aluminum arm parts, and the mass equivalent to most 12″ arms, offers a 12″ arm sound in a compact 10″ arm length. A protractor is supplied to ensure the manufacturers optimum geometry but can be altered (simply) if required. It is ideally suited for low to medium compliance cartridges, especially good at controlling problematic cartridges when it comes to miss-tracking, such as the older ‘classic’ designs. How does the Sorane sound? It has superb tone and timing, with a ‘liquid’ mid range to match the very best tonearms. Bass is tight and integrated with the whole, top end is clean and precise. The Sorane SA-1.2 and SA-1.2B offer exceptional value for money, will work well with most cartridges, particularly Moving Coil types, getting the best out of them. SPECIFICATIONS Whole Length: 310mm Effective Length (Tonearm pivot – stylus): 239mm Practical Length (Tonearm pivot – Spindle): 223mm Overhang: 16mm Offset angle: 22.25° Horizontal moving sensitivity: 30mg Vertical moving sensitivity: 20mg Vertical Tracking Force (VTF) range: 0-4.5g (2.5g 2.0g) Cartridge Headshell weight range: 15-45g Height Adjustment（Plinth to arm wand centerline): 15-55mm Vertical Bearing: Miniature Radial Bearing Horizontal Bearing: Miniature Radial Bearing Output plug: RCA (XLR : Option) Output cable: Single core shield copper Tonearm Audio Lead wire: OFC 4N Copper Headshell lead wire: Copper with gold plated terminal Headshell: Machine tooled Aluminum Tonearm Net Weight: 750g Attached standard Headshell Net Weight: 17g How to find us Contact Us to book a demo in our Elland Listening room. Burley Street, Elland, HX5 0AQ Phone: 01422 250590 Email: [email protected] Ask a question Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Your Message