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Is a linear tangential arm incorporating an air bearing which ensures practically zero friction in movements, while still maintaining a rigid bearing. The cartridge is thus maintained in a position the same as the cutting head. The Air Line tonearm is the result of a combination of experience making top-class conventional radial tonearms and new research into air-bearing technology. The Air Line tonearm also has a rigid, minimally resonating aluminum structure and is easy to adjust, with repeatable precise VTA and azimuth adjustments as used in our best tonearms. The air bearing used is the same type as those used in precision measuring and tool-making machines which demand the highest accuracy possible in frictionless movement and positioning. The gap between the shaft and bearing is only 5 microns of an mm. This gives rigid friction less bearing withstanding over 10 kg load. Such a bearing gives the cartridge zero vibration and zero movements in unwanted directions allowing the cartridge to collect only musical information from the grooves. Pressurized air is supplied by the quietest compressors available with the air-drying unit and it is best positioned outside the listening room connected by only a thin plastic tube. Introduced: 2003 Check our website where you will find more information about products- see FAQ! In the Manual folder find drawings on how to fit this tonearm to other turntables!
Specifications
Technical Data
Effective length- 184 mm
Arm mount distance- 212 mm
Distance from spindle to horizontal bearing-
Bearing type- Precise high-pressure air bearing
Effective mass- Vert.
Total mass- 2270 gr
Offset angle- 0*
VTA adjustment- Precise VTA tower
Azimuth adjustment- Precise worm drive
Tube- Conical
Bias-
Max. standard cartridge weight- 25 gr
Optional light and heavy counterweight- Yes
Damping- Yes
Detachable headshell- No
Arm mount- Kuzma
Standard wiring- Silver, RCA Bullet (46pF)
Accessories- Protractors, Allen keys, cartridge mounting screws
Options- XLR, 5pin, RCA box, purchase without compressor (XL AIR compressor-model 50D can supply air for Air Line)