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About the MAX-282
The Micro Seiki MAX-282 is a dynamic balance tonearm featuring a micro joint design with a replaceable integral pipe arm. It supports optional plug-in pipe arms such as the XP-282SC, XP-282SM, and XP-282AU, accommodating cartridge weights from 4g up to 33g depending on the arm used. The tonearm has an effective length of 28.2 cm, an overhang of 12 mm, and an offset angle of 17°30", with a tracking error under 1.5°. It weighs approximately 2.5 kg and has an adjustable height above the arm base ranging from 43 to 65 mm. The overall length is about 38 cm. The MAX-282 is highly regarded among audiophiles and is considered one of the top tonearms ever made, originally priced around 150,000 Yen. It was manufactured in Japan from 1979 until 1988. The tonearm allows precise vertical tracking force (VTF) adjustment without disturbing the balance, a unique feature of its design.
Specifications
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Effective Length
- 282 mm
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 2.5 kg (6 lbs)
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