{"product_id":"korf-audio-ta-sf9-tonearm","title":"Korf Audio TA-SF9 Mkii Tonearm","description":"\u003cp\u003eKorf Audio TA-SF9 MkII Tonearm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Korf Audio TA-SF9 MkII is a precision-engineered straight tonearm, designed to deliver exceptional rigidity, stability, and sonic performance. Constructed from stainless steel, the arm tube offers significantly greater strength than aluminium or titanium, reducing unwanted resonance and improving overall clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a mounting distance of 214 mm from spindle to bearing, the TA-SF9 MkII is compatible with a wide range of turntables. It is available with either a standard JIS\/Linn mount or an optional SME mount, making installation straightforward across different setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the design are aerospace-grade zero stiction flexure bearings, providing ultra-smooth, frictionless movement. This ensures precise tracking and allows the cartridge to extract maximum detail from the record groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tonearm comes complete with the Korf Audio ceramic headshell, widely regarded as one of the finest available. This combination enhances signal integrity and minimises energy storage, contributing to a highly accurate and natural sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKorf tonearms are designed from a clean-sheet approach, focusing on quality of motion, rigidity, low energy storage, signal integrity, stability, and longevity. The result is a presentation characterised by exceptional clarity, holographic imaging, lifelike dynamics, accurate tonality, extended highs, and deep, controlled bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MkII version introduces several key improvements. A stainless steel vertical column provides a more solid foundation, while a steel vertical shaft enhances bass depth and definition. Internal redesigns further increase rigidity, and the overall aesthetic has been refined for a cleaner, more premium appearance. A completely new azimuth adjustment mechanism allows for smoother and more precise setup. Structural set screws have been removed for improved integrity, leaving only the arm lift adjustment. The warranty has also been extended to three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9-inch pivoting gimbal tonearm with fixed headshell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless steel arm tube for superior rigidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAerospace-grade zero stiction flexure bearings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Korf ceramic headshell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for low energy storage and high signal integrity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproved MkII structure for enhanced performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew azimuth adjustment mechanism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in JIS\/Linn or SME mounting options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean, refined design with minimal structural fasteners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffective Length: 229 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePivot to Spindle Distance: 214 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffset Angle: 22°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffective Mass: 19 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorizontal Bearing: Flexure pivot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVertical Bearings: Ceramic hybrid rolling bearings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArm Tube Material: Stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeadshell Material: Alumina ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalance Type: Static\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum Cartridge Weight: 5 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum Cartridge Weight: 15 g (25 g with additional counterweight)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable Connector: 5-pin MDIN male\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal Wiring: OCC Litz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting Types: JIS\/Linn (min. 28 mm hole), SME\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight (without cartridge and mounting collar): max 350 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKorf Audio TA-SF9 MkII tonearm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic headshell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetup documentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: All Korf Audio tonearms are built to order with an approximate lead time of 4 weeks. This product is available for in-store demonstration. Visit the Spinning Room showroom to experience the TA-SF9 MkII in person.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Korf Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58297833783680,"sku":"KRF-D-TA-SF9","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/6926\/1184\/files\/rs_w_1200_h_1200_01060736-f54b-429b-821a-8b2550463e5f.png?v=1781876475","url":"https:\/\/thespinningroomhifi.co.uk\/products\/korf-audio-ta-sf9-tonearm","provider":"The Spinning Room Hifi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}