This is one set NOS Brand New SME V12 - 24K Gold Plated Tonearm.

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Magnesium Tone-arm

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.

*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 10mm 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 16mm flange to couple shaft and yoke.

*23mm steel pillar, heat treated, ground and honed, carries two 17mm 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.

*Swiveling, 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.

DIMENSIONS

A - Distance from pivot to stylus 308.80mm B - Distance from pivot to turntable center 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. 55.90mmmin. `24.40mm

J - Depth below mounting surface 56.75mm

K - Radial clearance for balance weight 73.00mm.

SPECIFICATIONS

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 0.009mm

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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