{"product_id":"korf-ta-cf9-9-10-saphiree-arm-tube-tonearm","title":"Korf TA-CF9 9\"\/10\" Saphire Arm Tube Tonearm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSlight discolorations and minor shape irregularities of the headshell and arm tube are possible. This is the nature of the materials, and not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 year \u003c\/strong\u003ewarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose 9\" or 10\" arm length—no difference in price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose between round compact JIS-type mounting base or a sliding SME-type base. Or get both!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffordable super quick worldwide delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Video is Worth a Thousand Words\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1021\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8L1dmU7cqq0\" title=\"Korfaudio TA-CF9\/10: The new entry in the Korf portfolio with sapphire arm tube\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch our dealer Markus Wierl highlight the key advantages of the sapphire-tubed Korf tonearm. Click the gear to switch between German and English narration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Series II tonearms, the total rigidity improvements allow us to use the arm tube that is even stiffer than TA-AF's alumina ceramics. What could we select that would not add too much to the effective mass? The sapphire is a natural candidate. After all, it is also alumina ceramics, just a bit more noble!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonocrystalline sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e has an elastic modulus of 460 GPa. It is 1\/3rd more rigid than TA-AF's alumina ceramics, 4 times better than titanium, and almost 7 times stiffer than aluminium alloy tubes employed by most tonearms. Sonically, sapphire exceeds all expectations. Blacker backgrounds, deeper bass, smoother highs, and a significant reduction in surface noise. And even more explosive, life-like dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, there is a temptation to price this unique tonearm at least at the level of our competitors' polycrystalline sapphire tonearm. But that would not be true to the Korf mission. So it remains relatively attainable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/series-ii-column_jpg_d076581b-38cf-4a4b-aa87-918bbae9318f.jpg?v=1788390443\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOf course, the TA-CF has all the benefits of Series II Korf tonearms:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAerospace-grade, zero rattle, zero friction, zero stiction flexure bearings in the horizontal axis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull ceramic silicon nitride bearings in the vertical axis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel vertical column, giving a more solid foundation to the whole tonearm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel vertical shaft for deeper and more defined bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal redesign for even more rigidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimpler, cleaner premium look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely new azimuth adjustment mechanism for smoother, more precise setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included with your tonearm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on your choice, the JIS\/Linn-type mount...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our mounts are clamping for tightest plinth attachment possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e...or the SME-type mount, or both\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mounts include DIN 912 screws (M3x20, M3x35), washers and nuts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple and effective alignment gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecise alignment gauge to easily set up your cartridge exactly right in minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll the adjustment tools you need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHex keys to mount your tonearm, adjust VTA, azimuth, etc. Might look a bit different to above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted user manual and mounting templates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery TA-CF tonearm comes with a manufacturer-signed authenticity certificate for the sapphire arm tube\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 months of free support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make sure your installation goes smoothly, you get free email support during the first three months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk us as much and as often as you wish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 year warranty, 3 months return\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf anything goes wrong, we will fix it or replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanged your mind? 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