TK-850S MKII vs AudioQuest PT6
The PT6's effective mass is 15 g against the TK-850S MKII's 13.4 g and its effective length 229 mm against 232 mm.
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Jelco, a Japanese company established in 1920, is renowned for its excellent tonearms. The TK-850S MKII is a 9-inch tonearm that improves upon its predecessor with enhanced internal wiring and connectors. It is constructed from materials like aluminum, steel, and magnesium, focusing on solid engineering rather than exotic materials or extensive marketing.
Tonearm specifications
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