(SE) Tangential

About the (SE) Tangential

The Airtangent (SE) Tangential tonearm is an air-bearing, parallel-tracking tonearm designed and manufactured in Sweden. It uses air-bearing technology to provide frictionless and precise movement, allowing the cartridge to maintain perfect alignment with the record groove, mimicking the cutting process of the original lacquer. This results in virtually zero tracking errors, improved separation, and a more solid soundstage. The tonearm features low moving mass in both planes and controlled resonances in the armtube, with user-friendly adjustments including azimuth, vertical tracking angle (VTA), and leveling. It is highly regarded for its excellent finish, admirable design, and stunning execution, though it comes at a premium price of . The tonearm is intended to optimize the cartridge's relationship to the groove, ensuring accurate tracking even with off-center or warped records, thereby preserving musical detail and minimizing distortion.