Korf Audio TA-AF9 Series II 9” Ceramic Armtube Tonearm

Korf Audio TA-AF9

Korf Audio is the only manufacturer in the world that produces headshells entirely made of ceramic. It was therefore natural to extend the use of ceramic to the tonearm tube as well.
At the same weight, an alumina ceramic tube is nearly twice as strong as steel. This means it is six times more robust than a comparable aluminum tube, and four times stronger than titanium.

TA-AF9 is a complete rethink of what a tonearm should be. 
The revolutionary design in a familiar easy to use shape.

- Improved Series II Model

- Affordable super quick worldwide delivery

- Now with 3 year warranty

- Choose between round compact JIS-type mounting base or a sliding SME-type base. Or get both!

What makes the TA-AF series special?
All Korf tonearms are a clean sheet rethink of what a tonearm should be. The TA-AF series takes our priorities to the max: quality of motion, rigidity, low energy storage, signal integrity, stability and longevity.

• For the motion, we use aerospace-grade, zero stiction flexure bearings in the horizontal axis. For the vertical axis, we use full ceramic silicon nitride bearings. Nothing comes close for lower starting torque, and for the quietness too.
• Korf Audio is the world's only maker of fully ceramic headshells. So it's only natural that we have extended the use of ceramics to the armtube too.
• At the same mass, alumina ceramic arm tube is almost twice as strong as steel. This means it's 6x stronger than a similar aluminium tube, or 4x stronger than titanium one
• We use "camera finished" brass parts for even more rigidity and precision
• Even the wiring is improved: we use super lightweight (but 100% covering) copper shielding over Cardas Litz wires.

How does this benefit you? You will get everything Korf tonearms are known for: unmatched clarity, holographic imaging, real life dynamics, true tonality, sparkling highs and a really deep bass. Only more so. Expect to be drawn into music like never before. And don't be surprised if you find yourself rediscovering your albums all over again.

Technical Specifications

Pivoting gimbal tonearms with fixed headshell

• Available models: TA-AF9 / TA-AF10

Dimensions and Geometry

• Effective length:

  • TA-AF9: 229 mm

  • TA-AF10: 245 mm

• Pivot-to-spindle distance:

  • TA-AF9: 214 mm

  • TA-AF10: 230 mm

• Offset angle: 22°

Mechanical Characteristics

• Effective mass: 21 g

• Horizontal axis bearing: Flexure pivot

• Vertical axis bearings: Ceramic rolling bearings

• Armtube material: Alumina ceramic

• Headshell material: Alumina ceramic

• Balance type: Static

Cartridge Compatibility

• Minimum cartridge mass: 5 g

• Maximum cartridge mass: 15 g

• Maximum cartridge mass with included additional counterweight: 25 g

Connections and Wiring

• Cable connector: 5-pin MDIN, male

• Internal wiring: 6N OCC Litz

Mounting

• Mounting types: JIS/Linn (minimum Ø28 mm hole), SME

Weight

• Mass without cartridge and mounting collar (max): 500 g

Hey, what's the deal with the Series II? What changed?

We are always looking for ways to improve. Through three years of production, we have learned enough to take the performance of our tonearms to the next level. The sonic difference is really audible on full-range systems. Here's what we have done:

• Stainless steel vertical column, giving a more solid foundation to the whole tonearm
• Steel vertical shaft for deeper and more defined bass
• Internal redesign for even more rigidity
• Simpler, cleaner, more premium look
• Completely new azimuth adjustment mechanism for smoother setting
• Warranty extended to 3 years now
• We used this opportunity to completely rid the tonearm of all structural set screws. Now the only one left is the one holding the arm lift

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