Safir-9 vs Graham Engineering Phantom Elite 9"
The Phantom Elite 9"'s effective mass is 1.3 g against the Safir-9's 60 g, its effective length 235 mm against 229 mm, and its weight 1.3 kg (3 lbs) against 1.25 kg (3 lbs).
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The Kuzma Safir 9 Tonearm is a premium HiFi component designed to elevate analogue LP playback. It boasts a unique conical sapphire arm tube, which provides exceptional rigidity and resistance to unwanted resonances, ensuring optimal cartridge performance. The tonearm includes advanced features such as VTA (Vertical Tracking Angle) adjustment, azimuth adjustment, and bias compensation. It is equipped with high-quality silver alloy internal wiring and utilizes a proprietary bearing system with four sharp spikes resting against sapphire cups. The Safir 9 is mounted on a solid ensemble of aluminium and brass blocks, ensuring mechanical quietness and stability.
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