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Reference 1

Model: Reference 1
Price (CAD)
$10,800
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About this item

The Oracle Audio Reference Tonearm is Oracle's flagship arm, engineered from the ground up with a high modulus carbon fiber armtube, a precision four-bearing design, and Cardas HSL CLEAR 34/4 Reference internal wiring running from headshell to output. Designed as the ultimate tonearm for Oracle's Delphi turntable platform, the Reference delivers the tracking precision and signal purity that high-end cartridges require to perform at their full potential. Key Features of the Oracle Audio Reference Tonearm High Modulus Carbon Fiber Armtube: The armtube is constructed from high modulus carbon fiber, providing an optimal combination of rigidity and controlled resonance behavior that keeps the stylus tracking accurately across the entire record surface. Precision Four-Bearing Design: A very high precision four-bearing assembly delivers exceptional tracking stability with minimal friction, ensuring consistent performance regardless of groove modulation levels. Cardas HSL CLEAR 34/4 Reference Internal Wiring: Premium Cardas reference-grade wire runs the full length of the arm, from the headshell pins to the Cardas RCA connector junction box, maintaining signal integrity without compromise. Precision VTA Calibration System: A dedicated vertical tracking angle adjustment system allows exact alignment of the stylus rake angle to match your specific cartridge and record thickness. Adjustable Silicone Damping: A tunable silicone damping system lets you match the tonearm's mechanical behavior to your cartridge's compliance characteristics, controlling resonance without over-damping the signal. Integrated End-of-Record Auto Lift: A built-in mechanism automatically lifts the tonearm at the end of a record, protecting both your stylus and your vinyl from unnecessary wear. 20-Gram Effective Mass: The arm's effective mass of 20 grams makes it well-suited for low-compliance moving coil cartridges, which represent the majority of high-end designs available today.

Specifications
Armtube Material High modulus carbon fiber
Bearing Design Very high precision 4-bearing
Effective Mass 20 grams
Internal Wiring Cardas HSL CLEAR 34/4 Reference
Output Connection Cardas RCA connector / DIN junction box
VTA Adjustment Precision calibration system
Damping Adjustable silicone system
Auto Lift Integrated end-of-record mechanism
Finish Carbon fiber and brushed aluminum
Compatible Turntables Oracle Delphi (primary), other turntables accepting 9/10-inch arms
Made In Quebec, Canada
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