- The 12in pressure die-cast tone-arm utilises the advantages of
magnesium and exploits the reduction in maximum tracking error/distortion
afforded by the greater arm length when compared with 9in models.
- Internal constrained layer damps minute residual vibration
leaving the tone-arm acoustically inert.
- Fine machined cartridge platform, enamel free to avoid interface
resonance.
- Stainless steel cross shaft, ground and thread ground. Carried
in massive yoke on Ø10mm precision ball races. Axes at record mean level to
minimise warp-wow.
- Dynamic balance. Graduated vertical tracking force control
applies up to 3.0g x 0.125g VTF through resonance controlled spring.
- Stainless steel vertical shaft, ground and thread ground, with
integral Ø16mm flange to couple shaft and yoke.
- Ø23mm steel pillar, heat treated, ground and honed, carries two
Ø17mm precision ball races, widely spaced to resist tilt.
- Anti-skate control operates through tension spring and filament.
Dial corresponds with VTF and has a positive OFF position.
- Lowering/raising control gives smooth positive action. Height of
lift can be adjusted.
- Subsonic lateral-mode damper can be instantly adjusted or
cancelled
- Dual-lock base provides movement control with high rigidity.
- Tungsten-alloy balance carried on two-point suspension.
Extra-low inertia design assists warp riding.
- Underslung weight housing corrects centre of gravity and
provides non-reflective tone-arm termination.
- Swivelling, damped output socket minimises vibration
transmission in sub-chassis use.
- Fine adjustment of horizontal tracking angle (HTA).
- Reference lines on tone-arm facilitate VTA setting.
- Fine adjustment of horizontal tracking angle (HTA).
- Alignment protractor designed to provide HTA setting with
greater accuracy.
- Advanced jig/template system guarantees correct positioning
- Effective Mass 12.0g
- Cartridge balance range 5.0-32.0g
- + One accessory weight - up to 26.5g
- + Two accessory weight - up to 32.0g
- Maximum tracking error 0.009°/mm
- Null points: Inner 66.04mm Outer 120.90mm
- Internal wiring: Ultra-flexible Silver litz
- Audio lead: Length 1.2m
- Weight net: 815.0g
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Magnesium tonearm
Based on the multi-award winning Series V pick-up arm, the Series V-12
incorporates the same design and engineering that have made SME a byword for
excellence. Coherent musical control is held over the entire frequency range in
terms of tonal quality, stability and stereo imaging. Startling dynamic range,
neutrality, structurally inert, the Series V-12 embodies every worthwhile
feature in a pick-up arm. The 12 inch tone-arm is pressure die-cast in magnesium
complete with an Integrated headshell to eliminate tone-arm resonances in the
audio spectrum and offers a 27% reduction in maximum angular error distortion
over 9 inch models. Listening: the benefits of minimal tracking error and
harmonic distortion are clearly revealed.
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