KV12 vs SME Series V-12
The Series V-12's effective mass is 12 g against the KV12's 13 g, its effective length 308.8 mm against 304.8 mm, and its weight 0.815 kg (2 lbs) against 0.89 kg (2 lbs).
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KV12
J.SikoraAnalogTonearms
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$8,995
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About the KV12
The J Sikora KV12 is a high-end 12-inch unipivot tonearm with oil damping, notable for its use of a Kevlar conical tube—the first tonearm to utilize this material—providing exceptional rigidity and vibration damping. It has an effective length of 304.8 mm and an effective mass of 13 g. The arm incorporates a flat metal headshell with elongated slots for cartridge adjustment, and is constructed from a combination of materials including Kevlar, aluminium, bronze, cast iron, and stainless steel. It features custom mono-crystal silver internal wiring made by Albedo, running from cartridge pins to RCA connectors. The tonearm includes two counterweights for azimuth and vertical tracking force (VTF) adjustment, an anti-skating mechanism with a small lightweight on a thread, and on-the-fly vertical tracking angle (VTA) adjustment. The arm is available in natural yellow or lacquered black matte finishes. Its design emphasizes precise azimuth adjustment via a single accessible screw and offers excellent tonal and dynamic resolution, making it suitable for a wide range of cartridges and musical styles.
Specifications
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Effective Length
- 304.8 mm
- Effective Mass
- 13 g
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 0.89 kg (2 lbs)
- Available Colors
- natural yellow, lacquered black matte
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