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TA-SF9R is a complete rethink of what a tonearm should be.
The revolutionary design in a familiar easy to use shape.
Stereophile Class A Recommended.
The revolutionary design in a familiar easy to use shape.
Stereophile Class A Recommended.
- 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!
Slight discolorations and minor shape irregularities of the headshell are possible. This is the nature of the ceramic material, not a defect.
To get your tonearm to you quicker, we ship with a courier service every Wednesday.
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. 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
The TA-SF9R Reviews are in!
The Korf arm has an impressive ability to strip away extraneous noise and fuzz around each instrument, leaving an uncanny sense of clarity and purity. ... This is not a fat, lush sound. It's clear and quiet, providing an extra-clean window into the music. ... Clarity was the word that kept coming into my head, with no uneasy sense of inner groove distortion even in the thunderous final movement.
Michael Trei, the Spin Doctor, Stereophile
Michael Trei, the Spin Doctor, Stereophile
AnalogPlanet's Ken Micallef says the following about his Korf TA-SF9R on a classic TD-124:
"Through the Korf arm, music was fast, detailed, and of a huge soundstage (...) The Korf/Ortofon combination imbued the music with an exceptional coherence and flow (...)
"The Korf TA-SF9R 9-inch tonearm is a significant upgrade from my old Jelco. It’s remarkably smooth and graceful, like a Maserati or a lynx, and it extracts an extraordinary level of detail from vinyl. The sound is consistently dynamic and clear, removing any muddiness or confusion. It minimizes background noise around instruments, resulting in a wonderfully flowing, pure, and articulate presentation."
"Through the Korf arm, music was fast, detailed, and of a huge soundstage (...) The Korf/Ortofon combination imbued the music with an exceptional coherence and flow (...)
"The Korf TA-SF9R 9-inch tonearm is a significant upgrade from my old Jelco. It’s remarkably smooth and graceful, like a Maserati or a lynx, and it extracts an extraordinary level of detail from vinyl. The sound is consistently dynamic and clear, removing any muddiness or confusion. It minimizes background noise around instruments, resulting in a wonderfully flowing, pure, and articulate presentation."
What is included with your tonearm:
Our unique HS-A03 headshell
Yes, it is included in the price.
Depending on your choice, the JIS/Linn-type mount...
All our mounts are clamping for tightest plinth attachment possible.
...or the SME-type mount, or both
The mounts include DIN 912 screws (M3x20, M3x35), washers and nuts
Simple and effective alignment gauge
Precise alignment gauge to easily set up your cartridge exactly right in minutes.
All the adjustment tools you need
Hex keys to mount your tonearm, adjust VTA, azimuth, etc. Might look a bit different to above.
3 months of free support
To make sure your installation goes smoothly, you get free email support during the first three months.
Ask us as much and as often as you wish.
Ask us as much and as often as you wish.
3 year warranty, 3 months return
If anything goes wrong, we will fix it or replace it.
Changed your mind? We'll take your tonearm back within 90 days, no questions asked.
Changed your mind? We'll take your tonearm back within 90 days, no questions asked.
Not included, but needed for operation:
- 5-pin MDIN cable to connect your tonearm to your amplifier
- Pickup cartridge. If you are curious about compliance and effective mass compatibility, please use our calculator.
- An electronic downforce scale
TA-SF9R Customer Photos
Specifications
| Pivoting 9" gimbal tonearm with removeable headshell | |
|---|---|
| Effective length | 229 mm |
| Pivot to spindle distance | 214 mm |
| Offset angle | 22° |
| Effective mass without headshell | 18 g |
| Effective mass with HS-A02 headshell | 28 g |
| Horizontal axis bearing | Flexure pivot |
| Vertical axis bearings | Ceramic hybrid rolling bearings |
| Armtube material | Stainless steel |
| Headshell connector | Ortofon/SME/JIS type |
| Balance type | Static |
| Minimum mass of headshell and cartridge combination | 10 g |
| Maximum mass of headshell and cartridge combination | 35 g |
| Cable connector | 5 pin MDIN, male |
| Internal wiring | 6N OFC Litz |
| Mounting types | JIS/Linn (min. Ø28 mm hole), SME |
| Mass without headshell and mounting collar, max | 350 g |
What Makes Korf Tonearms Special?
The Korf tonearms are a clean sheet rethink of what a tonearm should be. We focused on our audio priorities: quality of motion, rigidity, low energy storage, signal integrity, stability and longevity.
You will immediately hear the sonic benefit: Korf tonearms offer unmatched clarity, holographic imaging, real life dynamics, true tonality, sparkling highs and a really deep bass.
- Korf tonearms use aerospace-grade, zero stiction flexure bearings
- Korf Audio is the world's only maker of fully ceramic headshells
- Stainless steel arm tube is 3x stronger than aluminium, 2x stronger than titanium
- There is a lot more—click the button below to discover!
You will immediately hear the sonic benefit: Korf tonearms offer unmatched clarity, holographic imaging, real life dynamics, true tonality, sparkling highs and a really deep bass.
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