The last I saw of these old fashioned records was inwhen I graduated and left the college radio station behind. That's why we still have all those old radio shows such as Mercury Theater shows. The broadcast transcriptions were the way that syndicated radio shows, like most radio dramas, were sent out to local stations. There is reduced tracking error with the 12 inch tonearms, but there is also increased mass, and at least in some cases, decreased rigidity, but that difference may not be significant since it has more to do with materials usage and other aspects of arm design. The downside is the need to have a bigger plinth. Please, if you have any idea, let me know. I feel like there must be or we would see them more often. The Downsides of Long Tonearms snap, crackle and pop. Board index Hardware Turntables and Tonearms. Username: Password: Remember me? Please login or register an account. Home About gallery turntables.Quick links. By using this knowledge and the related computer programs that simulated vibration in different shapes and materials, Ortofon came up with an optimized TA TA is fitted with a standard headshell connector and can easily be adjusted in accordance with the included mounting template.Įxtra mass ring for heavier cartridge and headshell combinations included the extra mass ring may need to be attached to achieve proper tracking force. Ortofon has acquired this know-how via the developement of Bone Conductors for hearing aid industry. The second area of Ortofon technology is the extensive knowledge of vibration properties and characteristics. The rubber pieces are produced at the Ortofon technical rubber facilities in Nakskov. As a specialist in technical rubber, Ortofon used one of its special rubber compounds when creating the specially shaped rubber with high vibration dampening properties. TA has gone to the next level by reducing unwanted vibrations in the tonearm.
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AS series tonearms can be used for a wide array of cartridges and feature anti-skating control. Baerwald alignment has a zero tracking angle error at 66mm and Please read our recommendations for alignment of RS and AS tonearm models here. VTF in the range grams can be precisely adjusted by means of the supplied digital force gauge. Turntable and counterweight are packaged separately.The new short wire spring, housed in the pivot case, eliminates unwanted vibrations in the tone arm. In case of shipping, it will be packed very carefully and sent via insured mail. Nice quality RCA cables with gold plated plugs have been applied. The original ERA dust cover is fully intact and in very nice condition. There is a spot on the back left corner which used to have a record brush. As can be seen in the photos, this record player is in beautiful condition with only very few light signs of wear. The arm is equipped with the beautiful GP400 cartridge with new stylus.
This is widely viewed as one of the best turntable arms ever produced. This MK4 is equipped with the famous SME 3009 arm.
The overall effect is elegant and modest. Equipped with matte black base and beautiful wooden arm board and side panels. Along with the heavy chassis and platter, this provides a beautifully stable sound. This ERA MK4 is famous for its drive with worlds slowest-running synchronous turntable motor which provides an absolutely constant speed. Very stylish belt-driven record player from the quirky French turntable brand ERA.