Tonearms by Tri-Planar

Galibier Design - Triplanar Top View of Bearing

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Herb Papier’s brainchild lives on today, under the caring stewardship of Tri Mai in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Visually, much remains the same as Herb's first tonearm, but the products have undergone continual improvements over theyears. 

Galibier Design - Tri-Planar U-12 Tonearm

Tri-Planar U-12 Tonearm

Tri-Planars are one of the easiest tonearms to set up precisely and this should not be underestimated when selecting a Tonearm.

Prices effective January, 2025:

subject to change without notice due to fluctuating market conditions and at manufacturer's discretion.

Tri-Planars come in 3 versions:

  • Mk VII U2 ‘Classic’ - $7,500 (250 mm effective length):  composite arm wand and copper wiring
  • U2 SE - $8,850 (250 mm effective length): carbon fiber arm wand and silver wiring
  • U12 - $11,500 (308mm effective length): carbon fiber arm wand and silver wiring

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