U12 vs SME Series V-12
The Series V-12's effective mass is 12 g against the U12's 15 g. Both share effective length (308.8 mm).
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The U12 tonearm is renowned for its precision and ability to reduce angular error by 27% compared to smaller arms. It offers a range of features including adjustable Vertical Tracking Angle (VTA), azimuth, and a progressive anti-skating design. The arm is crafted with high-quality materials such as pure silver internal wiring and hand-polished components for resonance control.
Tonearm specifications
Size, weight, and appearance
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The Series V-12's effective mass is 12 g against the U12's 15 g. Both share effective length (308.8 mm).
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The CB-1L's effective mass is 16.5 g against the U12's 15 g and its effective length 282 mm against 308.8 mm.
The 4Point's effective mass is 18 g against the U12's 15 g and its effective length 280 mm against 308.8 mm.
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