TA Lignum Details

tonearm Lignum

Consistently dampen vibrations.

For sound optimization.

That is the principle of our tonearm Lignum.

High-quality material use


The individual components are made of solid aluminum and bronze blocks. Uncompromising materials of the highest quality, purity and environmental compatibility are used. Manufactured in Germany on highly sensitive and precise CNC milling machines or CNC lathes.


We can offer the surfaces matte or glossy polished. All anodized colors are possible. For the tonearm tube, there are no limits to the colors and surfaces.

Damping through different materials


The 12.2 inches tonearm tube consists of a wood-carbon combination. This ensures effective damping and high rigidity. In this way, disruptive vibrations are effectively suppressed and the sound reproduction quality increased.


The wood we use comes from local trees that we have personally selected and checked for quality suitable for tonearm construction. We often use maple, apple and plum wood.

The wood is carefully dried. The arm tubes are lathed from one piece. Then they are stored again at room temperature and receive your surface finish according to the customer's requirements.

Better handling


We have stabilized the single-point bearing of our tonearm because this allows for comfortable handling when placing it on the record. The usual "annoying wobbling of typical one-pointers" has been eliminated. In addition, we have installed this stabilization for both tonearm geometries. It doesn't matter whether you operate the tonearm straight or with an offset angle - it is always stabilized.

Stabilized bearing


Setting the bearing stabilization. On the bearing housing of the tonearm, the bearing stabilization set to match the selected offset angle (Baerwald or Zero Degree). This is done by adjusting the screw in the slot.

Two geometries


There is two options for setting the tonearm geometry: The tonearm can be operated completely without offset angle. Or with an offset angle according to BAERWALD. This gives you the opportunity for audiophile experiments.


The cartridge is attached to the head shell with the two front screws. The right screw forms the pivot point. The left screw aligns the cartridge to the desired angle (Baerwald or zero degrees).


The head shell can be attached to the sleeve. The two clamping pins at the top hold it in place. Not only can the cartridge be mounted externally, the azimuth can also be conveniently adjusted.


Because we placed the handle at the back of the sleeve so that it cannot cause any spurious vibrations far away from the sensitive cantilever.

Stiffened head shell


The head shell can be removed without an additional cable separation point and is extremely rigid. In this way, we avoid unnecessary disruptive factors that could affect the sound.



Easy azimuth adjustment


The head shell is straight at the front edge, aligned horizontally. This offers a visual orientation when setting the azimuth.


Tip: If the voices are not in the middle during the listening test, you can adjust this using the azimuth.

Precise adjustment of the counterweight

The vertical tracking force is adjusted on the counterweight. Made of solid bronze, its fine thread allows precise adjustment while the cantilever is located on the tonearm scale. One turn is equivalent to 0,04 lbs of setting.

No vibration due to anti-skating


Skating / Anti-Skating : We deliberately do without an anti-skating device. Because it means a vibrating system. That's why we chose one 12.2 inches  long tonearm. According to our computations, this dimension is the optimal ratio of a good fit and a moderate horizontal skating force. 

The tonearm Lignum can be operated on many different turntables. We offer it with an SME interface. But also for other bases. We design the base so that the center distance can be adjusted. So our 12.2 inch tonearm also fits on 9 inch or 10.5 inch bases. And can be used there with the two different tonearm geometries.

VTA fine adjustment during playback


Setting the vertical tracking angle: With the turning top knob, the height adjustment can be adjusted conveniently. Also during playback. Use your hearing for this. This allows you to further optimize the sound.



Prevent vibrations


When the VTA is set, the position can be fixed using a clamp pin. We recommend this measure because it also serves to avoid spurious vibrations.

Why our tonearm fits on many different turntables despite its two geometries


It is because of the center distance: To be able to adjust the "Pivot to Spindle" distance (and the associated conversion from overhang to underhang) , we have different solutions around ours tonearm Lignum worked out:
 

  • On our M1 and TM1 turntables, the entire tonearm base pivots. The distance is predetermined and can still be fine-tuned. Mainly you have to switch from the overhang to the underhang as soon as the tonearm geometry is changed.


 

  • With our free-standing tonearm Lignum L the center distance is set using a turning knob /horizontally running spindle.
  • For turntable models of other manufacturers to use our tonearm Lignum R we create individual solutions. Please see the custom made section (Lignum R special) for examples.



Various connections


The Lignum L tonearm offers various connection options at the base. Among other things, XLR or RCA. We can add more connections or options upon request.


For the Lignum R, too, we are working out the connection option according to customer requirements.

Tonearm Lignum R special for any turntable


We offer our tonearm Lignum for all turntables. It can be mounted as 12,2 inch tonearm also on 9 inch or 10,5 inch bases. And, it can be operated with two different geometries (straight rigid 0° and according to Baerwald). We customize the design to your turntable and are open to your wishes.


  • The tonearm Lignum is exclusive manufactured in our factory in Lichtenfels,  Franconia, (Germany).
  • We offer one guarantee 10 year warranty on all mechanical parts and a lifetime warranty for service. We ensure that your tonearm retains its value. We are here for you if you have any questions. Our tonearms are a masterpiece of German engineering and something very unique and exclusive.


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