One of the very best tonearms on sale at any price, aptly named the Conqueror. Yet, this isn’t an overblown or showy performer – it’s not voiced to impress some of the people, some of the time. Rather, it’s exceptionally even-handed and balanced in its presentation and sounds sublime across a wide range of music. An immensely high resolution measuring instrument, it is nevertheless consummately musical and organic sounding. A real ‘fit and forget’ product, no matter what you play, it just dissolves away. Compared to more affordable Origin Live tonearms, there’s an obvious increase in transparency, and with it a heightened sense of realism. Music sounds more natural and less processed, as if a bright light has been shone on the recording and it’s there in front of you, in all its glory. Yet it confers an uncanny smoothness on the music, too; there’s a wonderful sense of ease and rhythmic ebb and flow. Bass is yet more powerful and defined than Illustrious, which is no small feat. Vocals shimmer with natural timbre, and stereo imaging is almost holographic. Features Hybrid arm tube composed of 5 materials, for superb energy dissipation Ultra-low friction dual-pivot bearings for optimum treble performance Floating vertical bearings decouple the armtube from the deck, reducing coloration High strength aircraft alloy headshell for increased dynamics Internal high grade copper Litz wire with gold-plated copper beryllium cartridge tags Silver Hybrid external arm cable Copper Harmony single point contact RCA plugs for high conductivity and minimal eddy currents Integral VTA adjustment Fits all Rega armboard cutouts – old style threaded base or new 3-point mounting Reviews “Arguably the very best tonearm yet made – a startlingly capable all rounder with none of the vices or quirks of rival super-arms…” Read More >Hi-Fi World “Arguably the very best tonearm yet made – a startlingly capable all rounder with none of the vices or quirks of “I have bought the arm sent for review and am now in a seventh heaven of completely rediscovering my substantial, well looked after music collection.” Read More >Chris Breunig “Arguably the very best tonearm yet made – a startlingly capable all rounder with none of the vices or quirks of “It merits the highest of recommendations and is the obvious choice for Most Wanted Component of the Year. Simply, the Conqueror is in a class by itself.” Read More >Stereo Times Complete List of Conqueror Tonearm Reviews Specs KEY PARAMETERS FOR ALL ARMS Effective Length 239mm (9 inch Version), 254mm (10 inch Version), 309mm (12 Inch Version) Effective Mass: Varies according to model – See specifications (links above). Arm mount adaptors are available to fit many decks – See fitting guidance. Tracking Force set by Counterweight position – no springs. Side Bias set by falling weight on thread for ultra-low friction. VTA adjuster enables infinitely variable height adjustment in easily repeatable increments.
