Thor linear tracking airbearing tonearm
It`s all about straight lines and 90 degree angles
In 10 steps, we introduce how logical and simple the Thor linear tracking airbearing tonearm is to set up and adjust
1. Mounting the cartridge
Thor`s effective mass of 12 gram will fit most high end cartridges.
2. Mounting the counter weight
The Bergmann counter weights are designed to be decoupled from the arm tube.
3. Air pipe leveling
Air pipe leveling is essential for a linear tracking air bearing tonearm.
4. Tracking force adjustment
Follow the cartridge manufactures recommendation.
5. VTA adjustment
The VTA starting point.
6. Overhang adjustment
The linear tracking tonearms advantage – zero tracking error.
7. Tracking angle adjustment
Keep the right angle.
8. Air pipe level recheck
The final leveling.
9. Air flow adjustment
The tonearm floats completely frictionless.
10. VTA adjustment ”on the fly”
The VTA fine tuning, to your preferences.
Thor linear tracking airbearing tonearm
Watch all 10 steps here