SME Tonearm V-12

Precision 12inch Tonearm

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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.

Series V-12 Dimensions

A – Distance from pivot to stylus: 308.80mm

B – Distance from pivot to turntable centre: 295.60mm

C – Cartridge fixing centres: 12.70mm

D – Offset angle: 17.62°

E – Linear offset: 93.47mm

F – Overhang: 13.20mm

G – Height above mounting surface: max. 87.90mm, min. 56.40mm

H – Height of record surface above mounting surface: max. 55.90mm, min. 24.40mm

J – Depth below mounting surface: 56.75mm

K – Radial clearance for balance weight: 73.0mm

Build

- 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.

- 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.

- Underslung weight housing corrects centre of gravity and provides non-reflective tone-arm termination.

Damping

- Internal constrained layer damps minute residual vibration leaving the tone-arm acoustically inert.

- Fine machined cartridge platform, enamel free to avoid interface resonance.

- Swivelling, damped output socket minimises vibration transmission in sub-chassis use.

- Tungsten-alloy balance carried on two-point suspension. Extra-low inertia design assists warp riding.

- Subsonic lateral-mode damper can be instantly adjusted or cancelled.

Adjustments

- 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.

- Dual-lock base provides movement control with high rigidity.

- Fine adjustment of horizontal tracking angle (HTA).

- Reference lines on tone-arm facilitate VTA setting.

- Fine adjustment of horizontal tracking angle (HTA).

Specification

- 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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SME Tonearm V-12

Precision 12inch Tonearm