Line

About the Line

The Thales Line tonearm is a sophisticated audio component designed for high-fidelity vinyl playback. It features a tetragon design with two arm tubes moving relative to each other, achieving an extremely low tracking error of 0.008°. The arm length is 9 inches, and it is known for delivering a dense, focused sound with exceptional bass depth, clarity, and dynamic precision. The design minimizes resonances through different damping methods in the arm tubes and uses a two-part gimballed bearing system. The Line arm is compatible with various cartridges and is praised for its ability to reproduce music with natural detail, spatial coherence, and minimal coloration, making it suitable for both nearfield and larger systems. It is produced by HiFiction AG under the Thales brand, a Swiss manufacturer known for innovative and precise analog audio equipment.