{"product_id":"korf-ta-sf9-9-flexure-pivot-steel-armtube-tonearm","title":"Korf TA-SF9 9\" Series II Flexure Pivot Steel Armtube Tonearm","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are always looking for ways to improve. Through three years of production, we have learned enough to take the performance of our tonearms to the next level. Here's what we have done:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\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, more premium look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely new azimuth adjustment mechanism for smoother setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty extended to 3 years now\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI used this opportunity to completely rid the tonearm of all structural set screws. Now the only one left is the one holding the arm lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\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\/image_png.jpg?v=1783562818\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLowbeats Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This tonearm is a musical instrument that is intelligently designed down to the last detail, superbly crafted, easy to handle, virtually universally applicable, trouble-free in operation, and sonically magnificent. If I had to settle for a single tonearm for the rest of my days, it would, as of today, be the TA-SF9.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lowbeats.de\/\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage Hi-Fi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The hyper-precise bass reproduction may seem a bit slim at first, but it reaches deep down and can growl nasty (...) It's been a long time since the fragile voice was so clear, so focused, so direct between my speakers.Conclusion: The arm sounds better than it costs, and plays much higher.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/image-hifi.com\/produkt\/image-hifi-180\/\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"27\" data-start=\"0\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"21\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eEffective Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 229mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"65\" data-start=\"29\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"59\" data-start=\"29\"\u003ePivot to Spindle Distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 214mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"88\" data-start=\"67\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"84\" data-start=\"67\"\u003eOffset Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"113\" data-start=\"90\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"109\" data-start=\"90\"\u003eEffective Mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"157\" data-start=\"115\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"143\" data-start=\"115\"\u003eHorizontal Axis Bearing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flexure pivot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"218\" data-start=\"159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"186\" data-start=\"159\"\u003eVertical Axis Bearings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic hybrid rolling bearings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"257\" data-start=\"220\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"241\" data-start=\"220\"\u003eArmtube Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"298\" data-start=\"259\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"282\" data-start=\"259\"\u003eHeadshell Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alumina ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"324\" data-start=\"300\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"317\" data-start=\"300\"\u003eBalance Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Static\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"356\" data-start=\"326\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"353\" data-start=\"326\"\u003eMinimum Cartridge Mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"389\" data-start=\"358\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"385\" data-start=\"358\"\u003eMaximum Cartridge Mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"463\" data-start=\"391\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"459\" data-start=\"391\"\u003eMaximum Cartridge Mass (with included additional counterweight):\u003c\/strong\u003e 25g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"503\" data-start=\"465\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"485\" data-start=\"465\"\u003eCable Connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-pin MDIN (male)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"534\" data-start=\"505\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"525\" data-start=\"505\"\u003eInternal Wiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e OCC Litz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"590\" data-start=\"536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"555\" data-start=\"536\"\u003eMounting Types:\u003c\/strong\u003e JIS\/Linn (minimum Ø28mm hole), SME\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"651\" data-start=\"592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"646\" data-start=\"592\"\u003eMass (without cartridge and mounting collar, max):\u003c\/strong\u003e 350g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"651\" data-start=\"592\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/Blog-Drawing-Straigh_jpg.jpg?v=1783562818\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Korf","offers":[{"title":"Fixed headshell-JIS","offer_id":52162301559105,"sku":"KOR-TA-SF9_SeriesII-JIS","price":3990.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fixed headshell-SME","offer_id":52162301591873,"sku":"KOR-TA-SF9_SeriesII-SME","price":4300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fixed headshell-SME-JIS","offer_id":52162301624641,"sku":"KOR-TA-SF9_SeriesII-SME-JIS","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/scroll-1-1709821727097_9790af0f-56eb-417f-af3b-d8dd64d14698.jpg?v=1783563024","url":"https:\/\/www.magentaaudio.com.au\/products\/korf-ta-sf9-9-flexure-pivot-steel-armtube-tonearm","provider":"Magenta Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}