“All the alignment we’re doing is to get the record to drag the stylus across smoothly without too much error. That’s why someone came up with the idea of your long arm in the first place. A longer arm means a longer radius means less angle change across the record. This is all based on some guys idea. Its important not to get too caught up in some guys ideas”. MC
The 12” arm or 282mm effective length tone arm was developed by Micro Seiki and still, after more than 40 years, is very effective and one of the best. My TT is a MS BL-91L and the arm is an MS-505LS. Specifications follow:Effective Length 282 mm
Overhang 12 mm
Offset Angle 21.833°
Pivot to Spindle 270 mmNull Points 38.7 / 171.0 mm
I use an Allaerts MC-1 boron or Ortofon Cadenza Bronze cartridge.
Summary is that the long arm is a very good and proven option. It is not just someone’s whimsical idea.
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The 12” arm or 282mm effective length tone arm was developed by Micro Seiki and still, after more than 40 years, is very effective and one of the best. My TT is a MS BL-91L and the arm is an MS-505LS. Specifications follow:Effective Length 282 mm
Overhang 12 mm
Offset Angle 21.833°
Pivot to Spindle 270 mmNull Points 38.7 / 171.0 mm
I use an Allaerts MC-1 boron or Ortofon Cadenza Bronze cartridge.
Summary is that the long arm is a very good and proven option. It is not just someone’s whimsical idea.
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