Description

Unveiling a Masterpiece of Engineering: The Michell Audio TecnoArm 2

In the symphony of audiophile components, the tonearm is the conductor’s baton, translating the delicate grooves of vinyl into the rich tapestry of sound that fills the room with life. The Michell Audio TecnoArm 2, a testament to the legacy of John Michell’s visionary design and engineering prowess, stands as a paragon in this critical role. It is not merely a component; it is the heart of a turntable, the pivot upon which the magic of analog audio balances.

A Tribute to Craftsmanship and Precision

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the TecnoArm 2 is a reference-class tonearm that builds upon the esteemed Rega RB250 base model. With an arm tube fashioned from a single piece of metal, shot-blasted and perforated with 22 underside holes, it achieves a remarkable reduction in mass without compromising rigidity. The integral headshell is machined to precision, ensuring it is parallel with the bearing position, allowing your cartridge to track with unerring accuracy.

• Custom one-piece arm tube: Enhances rigidity and reduces resonance.
• Integral headshell: Precision-machined for optimal cartridge alignment.
• Ultra-low friction polymer bearings: Minimize resistance, allowing smooth movement.
• Redesigned mounting base: Offers improved stability for the tonearm.

The Pinnacle of Connectivity

The TecnoArm 2’s wiring loom is a work of art in itself, utilizing Michell’s proprietary design. The signal path is uncompromised thanks to 99.9999% pure silver litz wire, known for its exceptional conductivity and audio fidelity. Every connection point, from the cartridge clips to the phono RCAs, features proprietary silver plating, reducing the loss of signal quality and preserving the nuance in your music.

• Michell’s proprietary wiring loom: Ensures a pristine signal path.
• 99.9999% pure silver litz wire: For unparalleled signal transmission.
• Proprietary silver-plated cartridge clips and phono RCAs: Maintain signal integrity.
• Metal braided shielding with separate ground wire: Protects against interference.

Designed for Optimal Adjustability

Fine-tuning your tonearm is a breeze with the TecnoArm 2. The TecnoWeight counterweight allows for easy tracking force adjustment, while the VTA/SRA adjuster ensures precise tonearm height and stylus tracking angle calibration. The VTF adjuster allows for changes in steps of 0.1g, and the vertical tracking angle can be tweaked to perfection, ensuring your cartridge performs at its very best.

• TecnoWeight counterweight: For simple and precise tracking force adjustment.
• VTA/SRA Adjuster: Enables accurate height and angle setting for the tonearm.
• VTF Adjuster: In steps of 0.1g for meticulous tracking force calibration.
• Vertical Tracking Angle Adjuster: Ensures optimal cartridge alignment.

Enhancements That Resonate

Every aspect of the TecnoArm 2 has been engineered to enhance performance. The tonearm tube’s design reduces mass while improving rigidity, and the cable quality ensures a high-fidelity signal transmission. The advanced bearing housing design minimizes resonance, and the arm’s movement is stable and friction-free. The result is an audio experience that is solid, precise, and faithful to the original recording.

• Custom one-piece tonearm tube design: Minimizes mass and maximizes rigidity.
• Advanced bearing housing: Reduces unwanted resonance.
• Stable, friction-free movement: For a more accurate audio representation.

Specifications at a Glance

With an effective mass of 12.5 grams and an effective length of 237 mm, the TecnoArm 2 is compatible with a wide range of cartridges, supporting weights from 4 to 13 grams. The pivot to spindle distance is set at 222 mm, with an overhang of 15 mm and an offset angle of 21.63°. The three-point fixing design ensures compatibility with Michell’s own turntables, such as the Gyrodec, Orbe, and those featuring ‘Double Brace Technology’.

• Effective Mass: 12.5 grams.
• Effective Length: 237 mm.
• Pivot to Spindle Distance: 222 mm.
• Cartridge Weight Range: 4 to 13 grams.

Seamless Integration with Michell Turntables

The TecnoArm 2 is designed to complement Michell turntables like the Gyrodec and Orbe series, ensuring a harmonious setup that’s both visually and sonically integrated. This tonearm is the bridge between your cherished vinyl and the unparalleled acoustic performance of Michell turntables.

• Compatible with Gyrodec, Orbe, and Rega with ‘Double Brace Technology’.

A Legacy of Sound Innovation

The TecnoArm 2 encapsulates the final project of John Michell, a man whose passion for audio excellence is woven into every aspect of this tonearm. It is a product born from relentless R&D, designed to terminate cartridge energy into the armboard effectively, and manifest a natural presentation with a low noise floor and minimal coloration.

• John Michell’s final project: A legacy of audio innovation.
• Engineering R&D focus: Ensures top-tier performance.
• Designed to effectively terminate cartridge energy: For clear, detailed sound reproduction.

Performance Evaluations

Listeners and critics alike have praised the TecnoArm 2 for its solid and precise sound, which maintains the characteristic ‘floaty’ nature of the Gyrodec turntable. Its engineering allows for easier VTA adjustments, and the sonic performance is described as superbly precision-engineered. The bass is good, the mids are clear and detailed, and it is compatible with a wide variety of cartridges.

• Solid, precise sound: Maintains the Gyrodec’s floaty nature.
• Superbly precision-engineered: For an improved sonic performance.

In the Box

Your TecnoArm 2 comes with everything you need to elevate your listening experience, including two counterweights to match cartridges of 4-7g and 7-13g, a separate ground wire, and Michell’s proprietary silver litz cable. The three-year warranty ensures peace of mind, knowing that your investment is protected.

• Two counterweights: For cartridges of 4-7g and 7-13g.
• Michell VTA/height adjuster: For precise setup.
• Proprietary silver litz cable: For exceptional audio fidelity.
• Three-year warranty: Your assurance of quality and reliability.

Your Invitation to Auditory Excellence

Dreamedia is poised to help you design the ultimate home theater system with the Michell Audio TecnoArm 2 as its centerpiece. We understand the nuances that differentiate a good product from a great one, and we are committed to helping you achieve an audiophile listening experience that exceeds your expectations.

Embrace the TecnoArm 2 and let it conduct your vinyl collection to new heights of auditory bliss. Discover the difference precision engineering can make in your home theater system. Contact Dreamedia today to begin your journey into the world of high-fidelity audio.