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The Schröder LT is a unique pivoted linear-tracking tonearm designed by Frank Schröder to maintain perfect tangency across the entire record surface. Its patented dual-pivot mechanism eliminates tracking error and skating forces without the complexity of air bearings or motorized tracking systems. The result is exceptionally accurate groove tracing, natural musical presentation, and precise cartridge alignment from the outer groove to the runout.

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Very Good condition Pre-Owned Schroder LT Tonearm, Snakewood Wand

Original box and accessories

Rated 8/10 for minor cosmetic wear consistent with age and use.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: Pivoted Linear-Tracking Tonearm

• Tracking Geometry: True Tangential (Linear Tracking)

• Bearing System: Dual-Pivot Mechanical Bearing

• Anti-Skating: Not Required

• Construction: Precision-Machined Metal and Composite Materials

• Compatibility: Supports a Wide Range of Moving-Coil and Moving-Magnet Cartridges

• Adjustment Features: VTA, Azimuth, Overhang, and Tracking Force

• Handcrafted in Germany

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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About Schröder

Schröder is a German high-end audio brand best known for its tonearms, based in Berlin and built around the work of designer Frank Schröder. His first tonearm dates back to his teens, and he has been developing and hand-building tonearms for dedicated audiophiles for decades. The brand’s heritage is firmly rooted in specialist analogue playback rather than mass-market consumer audio.

Schröder’s core products are precision-machined turntable tonearms, made and assembled by hand. These arms are admired for their mechanical refinement, minimalist engineering, and a design philosophy aimed at extracting the most natural, transparent sound from a record without adding much of a sonic signature. In practice, Schröder is associated almost entirely with elite analogue front ends, especially for serious turntable setups.

In the market, Schröder sits at the very top end of the niche boutique segment. It is not a broad hi-fi brand and does not appear to compete in mainstream categories like speakers, DACs, or headphones. Instead, it has a reputation among audiophiles as a reference-level maker for listeners who value craftsmanship, rarity, and uncompromising analog performance.

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