{"product_id":"korf-cb-a01-ceramic-cartridge-spacer-base","title":"Korf CB-A01 Ceramic Cartridge Spacer\/Base","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will instantly hear the difference: CB-A01 essentially eliminates the headshell resonance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffordable super quick worldwide delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits all the tonearms that use the standard 1\/2\" (12.5mm) cartridge mounting system\\\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the Korf Spacer Better?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/cropped_jpg.jpg?v=1783564279\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade From Alumina Ceramic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur experience with ceramics enabled us to bring you this spacer a at an affordable price:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle seamless piece of alumina ceramics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight and incredibly strong: as rigid as steel at less than half the weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacers made out of carbon, metal etc also work—but do not offer an improvement of a ceramic one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimilar to 1980s Audio Technica AT633, but much better performing due to modern materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/CB-A01_png.jpg?v=1783564279\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurable Improvement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome spacer sellers make fabulous claims, but have only flowery prose to back them up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe measured the tonearm's resonances with our spacer and without it. The results are clear as day: CB-A01 essentially eliminates the headshell resonance. You will instantly hear the difference:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess sibilance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore \"air\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter feeling of space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter stereo separation and depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore focused bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Exploded-View-2022-0_jpg.jpg?v=1783564280\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Install\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimply slides between the cartridge and the tonearm's headshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasily installed and removed—no glue or other permanent connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits all cartridges and tonearms with a standard 1\/2\" (12.5mm) mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCB-A01 comes carefully packed in a special protective sleeve. Take care when removing the spacer from the packaging, it is quite fragile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the Story Behind the Spacer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Package_jpg.jpg?v=1783564279\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo Cartridge Spacers Work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have received many questions about the role and effectiveness of cartridge spacers — small flat parts that go between the headshell and the cartridge. This is an excellent opportunity to finally break the shrink wrap on my Audio Technica AT633 ceramic cartridge base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/korfaudio.com\/blog75\"\u003eWhat happened?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/square.jpg_2.jpg?v=1783564279\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCB-A01 Ceramic Cartridge Spacer\/Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might remember that we asked a question back in October — is a ceramic cartridge spacer\/base something that might interest you? The answer was an overwhelming \"yes\", and here it is! I am glad that you, my dear readers, pushed me to build this ceramic spacer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/korfaudio.com\/blog82\"\u003eRead all about it!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"103\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"18\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"103\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eFits all tonearms that use the standard 1\/2-inch (12.5mm) cartridge mounting system.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"146\" data-start=\"105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"122\" data-start=\"105\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"146\" data-start=\"105\"\u003eSingle seamless casting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"177\" data-start=\"148\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"161\" data-start=\"148\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"177\" data-start=\"148\"\u003eAlumina ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"199\" data-start=\"179\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"193\" data-start=\"179\"\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"199\" data-start=\"179\"\u003e1.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"217\" data-start=\"201\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"212\" data-start=\"201\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"217\" data-start=\"201\"\u003e1.8g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"219\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"232\" data-start=\"219\"\u003eHandling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"219\"\u003eTreat like thin glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"219\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Drawing-for-the-Manu_jpg.jpg?v=1783564397\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"464\" data-start=\"257\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"266\" data-start=\"257\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most tonearm and cartridge combinations work well with the CB-A01 spacer. However, some cartridges that require very light or highly resonant headshells may not benefit from using a ceramic spacer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Korf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51953247453505,"sku":"KOR-CART-SPACE","price":130.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Korf-Spacer-1.jpg?v=1783564526","url":"https:\/\/www.magentaaudio.com.au\/products\/korf-cb-a01-ceramic-cartridge-spacer-base","provider":"Magenta Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}