Tonearms — Reed REED 5A

The REED 5A is a unipivot tonearm from Reed, built with a flexible effective mass and multiple configurable effective-length ranges. The REED 5A brings Reed's most accomplished current engineering to a versatile tonearm format.

Key specs that matter

The unipivot bearing design uses a single-point pivot for low-friction, free-moving tracking. Effective mass spans 10-16g. Effective length offers comprehensive configurable ranges - 8-12, 10-16, 12-16 or 10-14 inches - a remarkably flexible arrangement letting a buyer tailor the geometry precisely to a specific turntable and cartridge combination.

Sound and use context

Expect the free, responsive tracking character unipivot bearing designs are broadly known for, combined with Reed's characteristic considered wood-bodied tonearm construction and remarkable geometric flexibility.

Pairing

The 10-16g effective mass range accommodates a wide variety of cartridge compliance ranges.

Alternatives

Reed's own REED 2G and REED 3P series offer alternatives with more fixed effective-length configurations within the same broader unipivot catalogue.