Kuzma Airline Tonearm
A linear tangential tonearm, the Air Line incorporates an air bearing that ensures virtually zero friction in movement while maintaining a rigid and stable structure. This allows the cartridge to remain aligned precisely as the cutting head was during record production.
A linear tangential tonearm, the Air Line incorporates an air bearing that ensures virtually zero friction in movement while maintaining a rigid and stable structure. This allows the cartridge to remain aligned precisely as the cutting head was during record production.
A linear tangential tonearm, the Air Line incorporates an air bearing that ensures virtually zero friction in movement while maintaining a rigid and stable structure. This allows the cartridge to remain aligned precisely as the cutting head was during record production.
The Air Line tonearm is the result of extensive experience in crafting top-class radial tonearms, combined with in-depth research into air bearing technology.
It features a rigid, low-resonance aluminium construction and offers easy, repeatable adjustments for both VTA and azimuth—using the same high-precision mechanisms found in our finest tonearms.
The air bearing itself is of the type used in precision measuring instruments and high-accuracy machine tools, where frictionless movement and exact positioning are critical. The gap between shaft and bearing is just 5 microns, creating an ultra-rigid, frictionless bearing capable of supporting loads over 10 kg. This ensures that the cartridge experiences no vibration or movement in unwanted directions, extracting only musical information from the grooves.
Pressurized air is provided by one of the quietest compressors available, paired with an air-drying unit. For best results, the compressor should be placed outside the listening room and connected via a thin plastic tube.
Introduced: 2003
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Effective length: 184 mm
Arm mount distance: 212 mm
Distance from spindle to horizontal bearing-Bearing type: Precise high pressure air bearing
Effective mass: Vert. Total mass 2270 gr
Offset angle: 0*
VTA adjustment: Precise VTA tower
Azimuth adjustment: Precise worm drive
Tube: Conical
Bias: Max. standard cartridge weight: 25 gr
Optional light and heavy counterweight: Yes
Damping: Yes
Detachable headshell: No
Arm mount: Kuzma
Standard wiring: Silver, RCA Bullets ( 46pF )
Accessories: Protractors, Allen keys, cartridge mounting screws
Options: XLR, 5pin, RCA box, purchase without compressor ( XL AIR compressor-model 50D can supply air for Air Line)
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