Kuzma - 4Point9 - 9" 4Point Tonearm

Kuzma - 4Point9 - 9" 4Point Tonearm

Kuzma's 4Point 9 is a shorter version of the standard 4Point tonearm. Due its 9” length and lack of VTA (Vertical Tracking Angle) tower this tonearm is lighter and smaller, thus capable of fitting on most suspended turntables. The Kuzma 4Point 9 tonearm is similar in construction to the 4Point tonearm with the same four point bearing configuration. Kuzma made this tonearm lighter than the existing arm by omitting the VTA tower enabling 4Point bearing quality to be experienced on a greater number of turntables with a smaller footprint and lighter suspension.

The heart of the bearing construction is a unique four-point bearing. The first set of two points control vertical movement. The second set of two points control horizontal movement. All four points have minimal starting and moving friction and zero play in all directions thus ensuring that the headshell and cartridge moves precisely and with minimal vibration across the record. It is normal to feel slack in the bearings in certain directions.

The main tube is machined from solid aluminum, similar to Kuzma's Air Line arm. The counterweight with lock mechanism balances the tonearm. The azimuth can be adjusted in minute increments with zero-play, by means of a hex key. A feature of the tonearm is a unique detachable headshell. The electrical connection is via standard clips but the headshell can be simply removed by unscrewing with a hex key.

The headshell is fixed with a precise hexagonal locking system giving the same rigidity as with a fixed headshell. The tonearm is fixed on the turntable arm board via the Kuzma arm base. VTA is adjusted by raising or lowering the tonearm’s pillar in the arm base by a VTA screw which controls its height, while still allowing precise VTA changes when required. Internal wiring is made of superior special alloy silver wires. A set of 4 wires runs unbroken from the cartridge pins via a 1.5m (4.9') long tonearm cable with silver RCA bullet connectors.

NOTE: USA sales and shipment only. Tonearms do not come with a cartridge. No cables are included with DIN Tonearms. Some Kuzma items ship from overseas, so delivery times may vary. Accordingly, delivery may take 2-4+ weeks. For questions about availability and shipment, please contact Sound Approach.