Tonearms — Clearaudio Profiler 9”
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Clearaudio Profiler 9”
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Specifications
Model name
Profiler 9”
Type
Gimbal
Effective mass (g)
N/A
Effective length (mm)
239.58
Cartridge Balance range (g)
3.5 - 17
Offset angle (deg)
N/A
Overhang (mm)
17.58
Weight (g)
510
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