SME Series V-12 Tonearm

SME V-12 Features

• 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