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Thales Tonarm Simplicity II Tonearm Simplifying setup To one cartridge and stock tonearm, selling my second tonearm This tonearm is at the highest craftsmanship level from Switzerland manufacturer. Thales is famous for their Tangential tracking pivoting tonearm in a beautiful and eye catching design that sounds beautiful as it looks. It is a very musical, linear and accurate tonearm. Reference class in my aspects. tonearm is in straight din config with standing wiring, come with original box and accessories (including Sight Unit which is very easy to mount cartridges). tonearm was purchas
Should you pay A$7,250 for a Thales Simplicity II when new units still list around A$16,600 and used examples in Europe have sold for roughly A$8,300 (€4,900)? This asking price is a strong deal, sitting well below the typical used market and near the 25th percentile for this high-end tangential tracker.
The Simplicity II is legendary for its near-zero tracking error (0.006°) and unique tetragon geometry that delivers true linear tracking, making it a benchmark for pitch stability and resolution. At this price, you’re grabbing a tonearm that rivals many statement models in performance, with upside from its rarity as a used Swiss design and potential for original-owner condition if the listing includes the box and accessories. If the arm is clean and complete, this is a genuine buying opportunity.
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# Thales Tonearm
Thales is a Swiss manufacturer founded by Micha Huber, a mechanical engineer and lifelong audio enthusiast who studied both music and machine engineering before working in precision watch design. The company, operating under HiFiction AG, emerged around 2008 when Huber's innovative tonearm design gained recognition among discerning vinyl enthusiasts. His background in watchmaking precision and medical-device engineering directly informed the brand's obsessive attention to mechanical tolerances and material science.
The brand specializes exclusively in tonearms and turntables, with tonearm design as its core competency. Huber's breakthrough innovation was solving a longstanding analog challenge: combining the low-friction advantages of a pivoted tonearm with the tracking accuracy of linear tangential arms. His patented solution uses pivot points arranged on what Thales calls the "Thales Circle," achieving tracking error as low as 0.0006 percent—approaching true linear tracking without the mechanical complexity. The product line includes models such as the Simplicity, Simplicity II, Easy, and Statement tonearms, each representing refinements of this core philosophy.
Thales occupies the high-end boutique segment, commanding premium pricing justified by hand-crafted construction, exotic materials including diamond-coated bearings and high-damping aluminum alloys, and uncompromising engineering. The brand appeals to analog purists and collectors willing to invest substantially for measurable improvements in tracking geometry and mechanical rigidity. Though relatively obscure outside dedicated vinyl circles, Thales has cultivated a devoted international following among audiophiles who prioritize geometric correctness and Swiss precision manufacturing over mass-market accessibility.
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