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About the Transcription (12''/Type-G)
The Thomas Schick Transcription (12-inch/Type-G) is a hand-crafted German tonearm with ultra-high-precision ball bearings and a 304.75 mm mounting distance. It has a 317.5 mm effective length and is designed for cartridges weighing approximately 6 g or more, particularly those with compliance below 20 µm/mN. The arm is suitable for SPU-style pickup heads and other medium- to low-compliance cartridges. Available configuration details include a removable headshell, lift and anti-skating, selectable counterweight options, and either a 5-pin tonearm connection or a 1.1 m shielded cable with Neutrik RCA plugs, depending on specification.
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