Souther Linear
Linear Tracking Tonearm
Description
The Souther is a classic, high end linear tracking tonearm, now produced by Clearaudio as the Master TQ1.
Specifications
Arm type: Linear, tangential tracking
Maximum tracking error: 0 degrees
Cueing: Vertical and horizontal
Anti-skate: not required
Cartridge weight range: 1 to 20 grams
Headshell: Integral
Review
The Souther SLA-3 is capable of excellent performance. However, making it produce these results will require a good deal of patient adjusting and readjusting by the user. The SLA-3 is the best of it's type that I have seen - $850 Audio May 1984
Downloads
instruction/owners manual (en)
Please login or register a free account in the forum to download files
If you have additional documentation please consider donating a copy to our free archive.
NOTE To view PDF files the latest version of the official acrobat reader is required.
Souther Linear / Linear owners manual, service manuals and schematics are for reference only and the Vinyl Engine bears no responsibility for errors or other inaccuracies. The PDF files are provided under strict licence. Reproduction for financial gain is strictly prohibited. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by Souther.
User Reviews
True, this arm is difficult to set up, but, when done correctly, it is still State of the Art !!
10/10 by Bobzilla
I don't think this arm is as hard as people think it is. Frankly, it's easy. Keep the bubble level is centered and the quartz rods and bearings clean. Use good wire, like the stock stuff Lou Souther included, and you will get great performance. Caveats: the short arm will exaggerate the pitch effect of warps, a record clamp is a must, and vacuum hold-down is wonderful. Use a high compliance cartridge, the moving mass of the arm is practically nil. Enjoy the sweet sound of no tangential error!
9/10 by tvphobic
Simply amazing when it's setup right
10/10 by timtoy1@gmail.com
