Helius Scorpio
Gimbal Bearing Tonearm
Description
Helius Design's entry level tonearm, the Scorpio underwent numerous detail improvements during it's life.
mk1 featured a fixed headshell with overhang adjustment via a sliding arm tube.
mk2 had the arm tube fixed securely and a sliding headshell.
mk3 used a more common fixed arm tube and headshell, with slots for cartridge alignment.
Specifications
Mounting pattern: Linn
Effective length: 228.6
Overhang: 18mm
Offset: 24 degrees
Mounting distance: 210.6mm
Review
The Scorpio views even the brightest of tracks with rose-tinted spectacles; bass performance not as extended as expected; good aesthetic design, although finish of metalwork could be improved - £165 What HiFi 1988
Downloads
instruction/owners manual (en)
alignment protractor (en)
mounting template (not to scale) (en)
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