Description
Reed 1H Tonearm
The new Reed 1H tonearm is the result of significant research and modelling. The objective of the design is to achieve exceptional performance at the lowest possible cost and therefore provide an opportunity for music enthusiasts to have greater access to this level of technology.
The Reed 1H signifies the first time that carbon fiber has been selected as the primary armwand material for a Reed tonearm. After thorough research, Reed found a way to make the carbon fiber armwand’s acoustic properties close to ones that normally are typical for the wood designs. By using soft wood to dampen the carbon fiber tube, the new armwand’s acoustic properties have considerably improved from those of using carbon fiber alone.
The Reed 1H has a cardanic bearing system. This incorporates a vertical axis with thrust rotation bearings and a horizontal axis using thrust pivot bearings (same concept as in the Reed 3P). This bearing construction eliminates the common unwanted wobbling of a bearing during playback, which has a great impact on the quality of the sound.
The antiskating system is magnetic, similar to the system used in the Reed 3P. The tonearm signal output wiring incorporates either a 5-pin DIN connector or a range of Finewire 37 cables.
Among other features, the Reed 1H tonearm has azimuth adjustment, a replaceable headshell and VTA adjustment. The tonearm height adjustment range is from 28mm to 48 mm. It is also easily tuned and can be mounted on most turntables out of the box or using an adapter.
The Reed 1H is such an accomplished tonearm in terms of its design, engineering and build quality that the sonic performance is simply stunning for its price range. It may be the first tonearm in the Reed range but it is considered to be a destination tonearm by many audiophiles. If you are looking for the most technology and performance that can be packed into a tonearm at a more accessible price range, your search has ended with the Reed 1H.
Numerous cable and connector upgrade options available. Please contact us.
Specifications:
| Model | Reed 1H |
|---|---|
| Bearing | Cardanic |
| Armwand Options | Carbon Fibre |
| Finish Options | Seashell White, Black |
| Antiskate | Magnetic system |
| Adjustments | Azimuth, VTA |
| Other Features | Replaceable Headshell |
| 9.5” Effective Length | Effective mass: 12g Mounting distance: 223mm Pivot to spindle distance: 223mm Overhang distance: 17mm Offset angle: 22.9 degrees |
| 10.5” Effective Length | Effective mass: 15g Mounting distance: 251.6mm Pivot to spindle distance: 251.6mm Overhang distance: 15.4mm Offset angle: 20.7 degrees |
| 12” Effective Length | Effective mass: 18g Mounting distance: 295.6mm Pivot to spindle distance: 295.6mm Overhang distance: 13.4mm Offset angle: 17.6 degrees |
