I've been dreaming about an arm like this; interesting execution, but can the force of the cartridge really move the arm back and forth, as well as sideways
I've been dreaming about an arm like this; interesting execution, but can the force of the cartridge really move the arm back and forth, as well as sideways
Thank for posting, ack. It looks quite interesting, but I am confused by the video in the link. The video shows that round device under the middle of the arm tubes rotating. That knob on the periphery rotates and moves the arm back and forth. That device looks motorized. Is that there just for the demo to show how the arm moves while the headshell remains tangent to the grooves, or is it an integral part of the arm design?
My guess is that it is only for demo purposes in the video because of the friction/vibrations it would cause in the arm tubes plus the motorized rotation speed would have to be precise for proper arm movement across the record.
that's what I thought too, but the protractor suggests tangent. And that rod may be fixed at one end by the pivoting headshell. Just a thought, can't be sure.
I have spent quite some time with the prototype and production KLAUDiO tonearm and was very impressed by its sonics. Huge open stage with bass you normally do not get from linear tracking arms.
Had a look at the video. Looks to operate different than any arm I've seen. One downside is there are a lot of moving parts. Would be interesting to hear it.
Cost looks to be about $10k, so by the time our UK KL Audio distributor has it it will no doubt end up at about £10-12k. Oh well, would be good to hear it someday..
Cost looks to be about $10k, so by the time our UK KL Audio distributor has it it will no doubt end up at about £10-12k. Oh well, would be good to hear it someday..
