JMW 12 3D vs Small Audio Manufacture Calista II
The Calista II's effective mass is 14 g against the JMW 12 3D's 12.5 g and its effective length 292 mm against 313 mm.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,500 - $2,400
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About the JMW 12 3D
The VPI JMW 12 3D tonearm is a unipivot design utilizing advanced 3D technology materials including epoxy resin and Delrin, along with steel, copper, and aluminum components. It features a pivot to spindle distance of 300 mm and an effective length of 313 mm, with an effective mass of 12.5 grams. The tonearm has an overhang of 13 mm and an offset angle of 17.37 degrees. It offers adjustable drop counterweight, azimuth side weights, vertical tracking angle (VTA), and Limo connection for fine tuning. The average RMS distortion is 0.267%, indicating very low tracking distortion. This tonearm is designed for maximum rigidity, low mass, and neutrality in sound reproduction, making it suitable for high-end vinyl playback systems.
Specifications
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Effective Length
- 313 mm
- Effective Mass
- 12.5 g
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