Safir 9

The Safir 9 tonearm introduced in 2022, is result of years of knowledge, experience and our latest research and development. These, combined with exhaustive analysis of noise and vibration in other arms, have enabled us to produce a tonearm which further narrows the gap between live music and recording in a way previously unimaginable.

For the first time we have used a very rigid tube made from sapphire mono crystal with hardness, vibration damping and a stiffness ratio close to diamond. All other parts are machined from solid aluminium and brass blocks. The headshell provides stable cartridge mounting while the very rigid sapphire tube is fitted into a massive bearing holder where any vibration and noise is dispersed. Most parts are glued together for rigidity and damping. The Kuzma 4point bearing system is used. We have modified both azimuth and VTA adjustments to minimise the effect of vibration and to neutralise noise with damping, while still maintaining easy use and repeatability of adjustments. A brass counterweight balances the arm and adjusts tracking force. Wires are in one length from cartridge pins to RCA connectors. High quality wires are incorporated into our own cable. It is also possible to use the tonearm in a balanced (XLR) or 5 pin configuration.