SME V 12 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 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

  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 17.62º

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 73.00mm

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 0.009°/mm
• Null points: Inner 66.04mm
• Outer 120.90mm
• Internal wiring: Ultra-flexible Silver litz
• Audio lead: Length 1.2m
• Weight net: 815.0g

Note:

This product is available to order only and delivery is approximately 4 weeks. Payment can be made in full at time of order by selecting Add to Basket and Buy alternatively contact us and we can take a deposit with the balance due 7 days before despatch.