We’re proud to announce the legendary Ikeda tonearms. The analog world has spent 50 years trying to catch up with the legendary simplicity of Ikeda’s brilliant design.
The IT-345CR1 is the 9″ version and the IT-407CR1 is the 12″ version.
Both arms are high mass designs, are dynamically balanced, and can support a cartridge weight range of 6 to 38.5 grams, with stylus force up to 5 grams.
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The simplicity of the design has stood the test of time, but what sets it apart is the precision of execution.
This has been a guiding principle for us in the design and production of our Galibier turntables – design and implement the important elements exceedingly well, and when you think you’re “done”, take a step back and consider how you can do it even better.
IT-345CR1 9 inch arm – $6,900
With a 245mm effective length (230mm mounting distance), the 345 will mount to most turntables.
IT-407CR1 12 inch arm – $7,400
Specifications:
Type: Dynamic Balance
Overall Length: 326mm
Effective Length: 245mm
Pivot to Spindle Distance: 230mm
Overhang: 15mm
Tracking Error: +2° – 1°21′
Stylus Force Range: 0g – 5g
Mounting Hole Diameter: 31mm
Arm Height Adjustment Range: 25mm – 60mm
Max Arm Board Thickness: 35mm
Cartridge/Headshell Balance Range: 6g – 38.5g
Headshell Weight: 17.2g
Specifications:
Type: Dynamic Balance
Overall Length: 388mm
Effective Length: 307mm
Pivot to Spindle Distance: 295mm
Overhang: 12mm
Tracking Error: +2° – 0°35′
Stylus Force Range: 0g – 5g
Mounting Hole Diameter: 31mm
Arm Height Adjustment Range: 25mm – 60mm
Max Arm Board Thickness: 35mm
Cartridge/Headshell Balance Range: 6g – 38.5g
Headshell Weight: 17.2g
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