A tonearm is the part of a turntable that holds the cartridge and stylus and guides them across the record as it plays. Its job is to keep the stylus aligned, stable, and correctly weighted so it ...
Why Bearings and Materials Influence Tonearm Performance
Bearings and materials influence tonearm performance because they determine how freely, accurately and quietly the arm can move while controlling resonance and vibration. Understanding what a tone...
Tonearm Geometry: Effective Length, Overhang, Offset Angle
Tonearm geometry describes the mechanical measurements that define effective length, overhang and offset angle, shaping the stylus path across the record and influencing tracking accuracy, channel...
Understanding VTA, Azimuth and Anti-Skate
VTA, azimuth and anti-skate are fine adjustment parameters used to optimise stylus alignment and tracking behaviour. Understanding what a tonearm is helps explain how these adjustments influence g...