Tonearm Database

Posted December 18th, 2005 by JaS

The original and best tonearm database! Regularly updated, it currently contains mounting dimensions and alignment data for 1260 turntables and tonearms.

Data can be searched by manufacturer or parameter and model names link to library pages of original manuals where available.

manufacturer sort by order	model	max 20 characters
	effective length	invalid formatmax value 500 - invalid formatmax value 500 mm
	pivot to spindle	invalid formatmax value 500 - invalid formatmax value 500 mm
	overhang	invalid formatmax value 100 - invalid formatmax value 100 mm
	arm effective mass	invalid formatmax value 500 - invalid formatmax value 500 g
	cartridge weight	invalid formatmax value 100 g
	mounting pattern	max 20 characters

Effective length :	distance from stylus tip to pivot point (mm)
O/H (overhang):	distance from stylus tip to spindle centre (mm)
O/S (offset):	offset angle (degrees)
Pivot to spindle :	distance from pivot point to spindle centre (mm) this is normally the same as mounting distance
Cartridge weight :	cartridge weight range (g)
Arm mass :	arm effective mass (g)

VTA :	verticle tracking angle adjustment (yes/no)
MP (mounting):	mounting pattern for arm base (mm dia or type)
HS (headshell)	fix - fixed headshell rem - removeable headshell sme - sme type removeable headshell arm - removeable arm
Null points :	calculated from effective length / overhang / offset (mm)

Specifications taken from manufacturers data where available. Other sources include magazine reviews and direct measurement. Null points have been calculated from the stated dimensions and should not be used for alignment. Dimensions are believed correct at time of publication but no liability is accepted for inaccuracies herein. All data is made available for comparison purposes only.

Many thanks to Yosh for his invaluable help in putting together this database