Helius Aureus
Gimbal bearing tonearm made in England
Description
The Helius Aureus tonearm was available in mk1, mk1 gold, mk2 and mk2 silver versions.
mk1 had a gold anodised arm tube and cartridge azimuth adjustment via a collar behind the headshell.
mk1 gold had gold plated counterweights, inner gimbal and anti-skate mechanism. VdH D202 cable was a cost option.
mk2 was finished in gloss black and featured a fixed headshell and line contact vertical bearings.
mk2 silver had silver wiring throughout.
Specifications
Mounting pattern: Linn
Effective length: 228.6
Overhang: 18mm
Offset: 24 degrees
Mounting distance: 210.6mm
Review
The Aureus had a lively, refined sound coupled with good looks; no obvious emphasis on any part of the musical spectrum, no matter how loud the music became; crisp, tight bass - mk2 £375 What HiFi 1991
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