Transrotor TRA-9 tonearm

After 50 years of designing and building world class turntables,  Jochen and Dirk Räke, who has steered the fate of Transrotor for the past twelve years, made the decision to  design and build their own Transrotor tonearm. With the immense practical experience, knowledge of turntables, setup and access to the most modern production method the team set out to design the new tonearm. Besides having to meet the tight specification, the tonearm must offer ease of use and simple adjustment. After 2 years of development and testing, the TRA 9 is introduced.

The tonearm is compatible with all SME bases manufactured by Transrotor

CHF 5'690.00CHF 8'190.00

The Transrotor TRA 9 tonearm is a masterpiece of precision engineering, crafted from premium materials including aluminum alloys, stainless steel, brass, ceramics, gold, and ruthenium. Its double-layered aluminum tonearm tube, featuring two interlocking alloys for stiffness and resonance control, ensures unparalleled performance and clarity.

Key features include interchangeable counterweights for cartridge compatibility, precise magnetic anti-skating adjustment, and fine-tuning via adjustable screws for perfect leveling. The tonearm is wired with pure silver van den Hul Seven Stream cables featuring oxygen-free insulation and silicone damping, with connections soldered using silver for optimal signal integrity. It’s available with highly conductive RCA or XLR connectors, making it a top choice for audiophiles demanding the highest precision and fidelity.

Materials:

  • Aluminum alloy, stainless steel, brass, ceramic, magnetic materials, technical plastics, silver, anodized coating, chrome, gold, ruthenium.

Tonearm Tube:

  • Double tonearm tube made from two different aluminum alloys, slid into each other, stiff and resonance-free.

Counterweights:

  • Aluminum alloy with interchangeable brass weights (depending on cartridge weight).

Height Adjustment:

  • Two screw-in adjustment screws allow the tonearm to be raised parallel to the platter.

Anti-Skating Adjustment:

  • Magnetically adjustable via a fine thread for precise calibration, with a central setting of 1.8 grams (red mark).

Wiring:

  • Pure silver cables (4x Seven Stream van den Hul), oxygen-free insulation both externally and internally, encased in silicone tubing for protection and damping. Connections are made with silver solder, and cartridge connectors are silver-plated spade lugs.

Connection Cable:

  • Pure silver cable (same material as internal wiring) with oxygen-free insulation.

Connectors:

  • High-conductivity RCA or XLR connectors (WBT), specially coated.

Distance from Platter Center to Tonearm Pivot

215 mm (9 inches), 295 mm (12 inches).

Effective Tonearm Length

232.8 mm (9 inches), 308.2 mm (12 inches).

Offset Angle

23.66 degrees (9 inches), 17.65 degrees (12 inches).

Inner Null Point

66 mm

Outer Null Point

121 mm

Effective Mass

18 grams (medium weight)

Connection Cable Length

Approximately 130 cm

Cable Material

Pure silver (van den Hul)

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