Tonearms

Some of the most popular brands we stock
Clearaudio
Germany
Rega
England
Linn
Scotland
Pro-Ject
Austria

More about tonearms.

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Tonearms are one of the most important parts of any serious turntable, guiding the cartridge and stylus through the record groove with accuracy and control. A well-matched tonearm can reduce tracking errors, improve detail retrieval and help your phono cartridge perform as it should, whether you are building a new vinyl system or upgrading an existing record player.

Choosing the right turntable tonearm is not just about looks or brand preference. Arm length, bearing quality, effective mass, cartridge compatibility, anti-skate adjustment and headshell design can all affect how your records sound. A lightweight tonearm may suit some high-compliance moving magnet cartridges, while a medium or higher mass arm may be a better match for certain moving coil cartridges. The aim is to create a stable relationship between tonearm and cartridge, allowing the stylus to track the groove cleanly without unwanted resonance or excessive record wear.

Our tonearms range from straightforward upgrades for popular turntables to more specialist options for carefully built analogue systems. You may be looking for a 9-inch tonearm for a compact deck, a 10-inch or 12-inch tonearm for lower tracking distortion, or a replacement arm to bring a much-loved turntable back to a higher standard. Many models also allow finer adjustment of tracking force, azimuth, VTA and bias, giving you more control over cartridge setup.

When comparing tonearms, it is worth thinking about your turntable, cartridge, phono stage and listening priorities as a whole system. The best choice is the one that fits your deck properly, suits your cartridge and gives you reliable, repeatable setup. Explore our selection of hi-fi tonearms to find a suitable match for your vinyl playback system.

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