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Stogi Ref


While similar in construction to the Stogi, this tonearm incorporates a conical tube and the vertical bearings have highly damped brass housing. A conical tube is machined from solid aluminium rod which has built in precise azimuth adjustment worm drive mechanism.
Tonearm geometry, bearing, wires and other parts are the same as Stogi and effective mass differs only slightly.

General description:
This is a very rigid medium mass tonearm with  precision ball bearings which, while withstanding very heavy loads, displays extremely low starting and running friction and noise levels. The main frame and all other parts are machined from solid aluminium and brass blocks. Some parts are anodised and some are not, in order to help control tonearm resonance. The headshell provides a stable cartridge mounting, while the internally damped tube connects this to the massive bearing parts where any vibration or noise is dispersed. Most parts are glued together for rigidity and damping.

The conical tube machined from solid aluminium rod is internally damped and divided into two parts which, while further aiding damping, also allows for precise azimuth adjustment. A special mechanism (worm drive), using an  Allen key, allows the tube to be rotated back and forth in minimal increments with no air gap. This mechanism is submerged in silicone grease for further damping. A marker line clearly shows the azimuth position and facilitates use, while allowing for repeated adjustments.
 
A decoupled brass counterweight controls balance and adjusts tracking force, while damping vibration in the tube. The massive arm base serves to clamp the tonearm rigidly to the armboard. All bearings are pre-loaded and glued into position which, while damping vibrations in them, also provides long lasting, zero play, low friction and low noise level in the bearings. VTA adjustment is made by raising or lowering the tonearm in the arm base itself.    

Wires are in one length from cartridge pins to RCA connectors. High quality wires are incorporated into our own cable. It is also possible to use the tonearm in a balanced ( XLR) or 5pin configuration.

Spare parts:

Stogi Ref armbase- Stogi armbase
Stogi Ref armbase- Stogi armbase
Stogi Ref standard counterweight
Stogi Ref standard counterweight
Stogi Ref lighter counterweight
Stogi Ref lighter counterweight
Stogi Ref heavy and extra heavy weight rings:
adds 30g, 63 g or 129 g
Stogi Ref heavy and extra heavy weight rings: adds 30g, 63 g or 129 g
Stogi Ref counterweights
Stogi Ref counterweights
Lift-cueing device
Lift-cueing device

Product photos:

Stogi Ref 5pin Stogi Ref Kuzma Stogi Ref arm  Technics turntable

Technical Data
Effective length 229 mm
Arm mount distance 212 mm
Distance from spindle to horizontal bearing 212 mm
Bearing type Precise ball bearings
Effective mass 13 gr
Total mass 870 g
Offset angle 23*
VTA adjustment Yes
Azimuth adjustment Precise worm drive
Tube Conical
Bias Yes
Max. Standard cartridge weight 15 gr
Optional light and heavy counterweight Yes
Damping No
Detachable headshell No
Arm mount Kuzma& Stogi
Standard wiring Copper, RCA Bullets ( 58pF)
Accessories protractors, Allen keys, cartridge mounting screws
Options XLR, 5pin
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