TechDAS - Air Force 10 Tonearm

The all new Air Force 10 tonearm

TechDAS Air Force 10 tonearm incorporates a culmination of innovative vacuum hold-down and air bearing technologies, which were originally developed for TechDAS Air Force turntables. Additionally, it draws upon our extensive expertise in precision machining, particularly with titanium and tungsten materials.

After dedicating nearly three years to the development and design of this new tonearm, we are thrilled to present a product that features an exceptionally smooth and precise motion, thanks to the advanced air bearing technologies. This breakthrough enables the faithful reproduction of even the most subtle details embedded within the grooves of vinyl records, immersing you in an unparalleled “you-are-there” feeling and experience. Furthermore, the tonearm’s revolutionary arm tube and main body benefit from the exceptional damping characteristics of the exotic materials and finishes used in their construction. This damping capability ensures ultimate silence and faithfully conveys every piece of information captured by the cartridge, delivering an audio experience of unmatched quality.

Features

• BEARING MECHANISM: Horizontal: TechDAS Air Bearing Float System. Vertical: Tungsten Pivot and Ceramic Ball Bearing.

• ARM TUBE/ HEAD SHELL: Hybrid two layer structure. Outer: Magnesium alloy with DLC coating. Inner: CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics).

• TONEARM LIFTER: TechDAS Vacuum Force Lift System. Continuing with our theme of developing air force technologies, we went one step further with a new TechDAS Vacuum Force Lift System which holds a spring under constant vacuum. If there is a sudden power loss from the mains system supplying power to your listening room, the spring will automatically lift the Air Force 10 arm from your record.

• TRACKING FORCE ADJUSTMENT: Spring pressure dynamic balanced.

• INSIDE FORCE CANCELLER: Spring Pressure.

• ARM MOUNT: TechDAS Helicoid Height Adjustable Mount.

• OUTPUT: DIN 5pin Output Connector (Phono cables not included).

• AVAILABLE LENGTH: 10 inch and 12 inch.

• TONEARM WEIGHT: 5.1 lbs.

EXTERNAL AIR SUPPLY UNIT: One pump system for intake and exhaust.
Size: 16.9"x 15.4"x 5.7" (W,D,H)
Weight: 30.9 lbs.

Specifications:

AIRFORCE 10 TONE ARM - 12 INCH
Pivot to Spindle: 300mm
Effective Length: 312mm
Overhang: 12mm
Offset Angle: 16.5 degrees
Inner Offset: 88.6mm
Inner Null Point: 66.07mm
Outer Null Point: 111.16mm
Maximum Error: 1.84 degrees
Maximum Distortion: 0.63%
Average RMS Distortion: 0.29%
Effective Mass: 30.7g


EXTERNAL AIR SUPPLY UNIT - One pump system for intake and exhaust.
Size: 16.9"x 15.4"x 5.7" (W,D,H)
Weight: 30.9 lbs.