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User Manual THALES SIMPLICITY II
Dear user
Thank you for using the THALES SIMPLICITY II. This tonearm is designed differently than all
other tonearms. If you follow this manual accurately the most precise analogue playback is
ensured.
Take your time to assemble, install and adjust the SIMPLICITY II. Please remember to work
carefully and to follow the instruction manual step by step. Beware of using high forces or hits
to this micromechanical unit.
You will find actual information about our products on www.tonarm.ch.
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- Page 1 User Manual THALES SIMPLICITY II Dear user Thank you for using the THALES SIMPLICITY II. This tonearm is designed differently than all other tonearms. If you follow this manual accurately the most precise analogue playback is ensured. Take your time to assemble, install and adjust the SIMPLICITY II. Please remember to work carefully and to follow the instruction manual step by step.
- Page 2 5) Tonearm 6) Headshell 6) Headshell: The SIMPLICITY II is delivered with a separate headshell for quick installa- tion and changing of the cartridge. As an option, additional pieces can be delivered for the pre-installation of further cartridges.
- Page 3 2) Installing the tonearm Base-ring If the SIMPLICITY II has been delivered together with our turntable, the base-ring has been installed on the turntable already and you can skip step 1 to 4. Make sure the turntable and the tonearm-base are manufactured according to our specifica- Tonearm-base tions.
- Page 4 3) Adjusting the VTA The tonearm should always be parallel to the record-surface. The VTA (Vertical Tracking An- gle) has an influence on the sound. It can be adjusted easily and precisely, even while playing. 1) Please release the locking-screw and make sure the tonearm-unit moves up and down freely.
- Page 5 4) Adjusting the azimuth The azimuth (Horizontal Tracking Angle) can be adjusted with a setscrew. The azimuth has been set carefully at our workshop. If the cartridge is manufactured correctly, there is no adjustment needed. We do not recommend adjusting the azimuth, except if you do have a problem in channel separation.
- Page 6 Headshell 5) Installing the cartridge The SIMPLICITY II offers a unique way to install the cartridge very accurately and get all the advantages of the ultra-precise tracking. The headshell can be taken apart for easy installa- tion. To install the cartridge correctly, follow these directions step by step.
- Page 7 6) Adjusting the cartridge 1) Make sure you look to the sight-unit in an absolute upright position. There are three points engraved around the cartridge to control the exact perpendicular view. Make sure these three points fit to the target-line as shown in the picture. 2) Carefully move the cartridge until the diamond definitely fits the target-circle.
- Page 8 Counter-weight 7) Setting the tracking force Three different counter-weights are delivered with the SIMPLICITY II. They fit for light, medi- um, and heavy cartridges. The counter-weight is moved towards the cartridge for increasing the tracking force and away from the cartridge for reducing it. Please use a proper tonearm- gauge to measure the tracking force.
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