3P

About the 3P

The Reed 3P is a high-end tonearm known for its innovative design and features. It offers effective lengths of 9.5", 10.5", and 12", with corresponding mounting distances of 205.5 mm, 236.1 mm, and 283.8 mm, and pivot to spindle distances of 223 mm, 251.6 mm, and 295.6 mm. Key features include fine VTA adjustment on-the-fly and a unique azimuth adjustment mechanism that allows the cartridge to 'swing' around the needle tip without altering other tonearm parameters. The tonearm also features a magnetic antiskating system and a bearing system that combines elements of gimbal and unipivot designs, using three pivots with magnetic stabilizers for both vertical and horizontal axes. This results in a system that is as rigid as a gimbal but has the low friction coefficient of a unipivot. The Reed 3P is handcrafted in Europe and includes a replaceable headshell and armwand.