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Tonearm Department...

Here you will see our award winning tonearms being produced. We produce on average about 50 a day, depending on which tonearm is being made. The RB1000 for example, takes thirty times longer to produce than an RB300.

We also supply original equipment manufacturer tonearms (OEM) and parts to over 15 other manufacturers.

Building an RB1000...

We have tried to give you some idea of how we put together one of our tonearms - the legendary RB1000.

Note: All parts of the tonearm and tools are checked and cleaned before any assembly is carried out.

Assembling the arm

1) After bearings have been selected. They are then fitted into the arm tube sleeve.
2 )Bearings are adjusted until all play is removed.
3) Spring housing fitted and secured with a circlip. Then the tracking hair spring is fitted over the top.
4) Wiring loom is inserted.
5) Parts are fitted together to construct bias housing.
6) Bottom bearing is selected and adjusted to the carrier.
7) Carrier is then fitted into the bias housing.
8) Bottom bearings are then adjusted until play is removed.
9) Lift lower is then fitted.
10) Arm tube is fitted to the bias housing.
11) Tightening nuts secure the arm tube to the bias housing with the correct torque.
12) The action of the arm is tested.
13) The arm lead is then soldered to the arm.
14) The test cartridge is fitted - to test the sound signal of the arm.
15) Once all of the above has been carried out. The RB1000 is then packaged and sent out.

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