TA01 ZERO TRACKING ERROR TONEARM

The complex kinematics of the Thiele TA01 combines the exact and firm guidance of a pivoted tonearm with the advantages of a linear tracking tonearm. This design enables a guiding of the pickup with a lateral tracking angle error of less than 0,036 degrees. The double wall tonearm-tube is filled with 2 component-gel for optimum damping. The design results in a unique spatial resolution, extreme richness of detail and perfect tonality.

Dirk Sommer
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Rarely have I listened to a tonearm as intensively and for as long as this one: It helps all the cartridges used to achieve top sonic performance, is not noticeable itself, is easy to set up and adjust, is visually reminiscent of modern architecture and has an extremely high-quality finish. With the TA01, Helmut Thiele has created an innovative dream tonearm.

DOES THE TA01 FIT TO MY TURNTABLE?

The geometry and size of the Thiele TA01 is dimensioned in a way, that it can be mounted on every turntable which is designed for 9“ or 10“ conventional tonearms. The supplied massive alumium alignment protractor allows for an absolute precise positioning of the Thiele TA01 tonearm on your turntable.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

  • Mounting distance from center to tonearm 240 mm
  • Required space for tonearm-base approx. 112 mm x 80 mm
  • Minimum height between armboard and platter 30mm
  • VTA adjustment at tonearm-base 10 mm

  • Azimuth adjustment at headshell
  • Maximum lateral tracking angle error 0,036 °
  • Effective mass approx. 14 g
  • Recommended Dynamic Compliance (μm/mN) ~20

  • Cartridge balance range 4 g – 12 g,
with additional weight up to 20 g
  • Internal wiring : Zavfino Solid Pure Silver 34 AWG
  • Weight: 800 g

FEATURES

  • Combination of conventional pivoted
and tangential tonearm
  • Gel-damped tonearmtube
  • Ebony-damped Headshell
  • Ebony-damped counterweight

  • Adjustable VTA, while playing
  • Adjustable Azimuth
  • Adjustable height of lift
  • Tonearm can be locked in resting position

ACCESSORIES

  • Massive aluminium alignment protractor
  • Pickup alignment protractor
  • Allen keys
  • Bearing ball
  • Set of screws

OPTION

  • Additional counterweight

TERMINALS

  • TM01 with XLR output Or: TM02 with RCA/5-pin DIN output

BOXING AND PACKAGING

The tonearms, detailled setup brochure and all accessories are delivered in a noble box.