Vertere’s new high-end tonearm is designated the SG-II PTA, as it looks—at a brief glance—similar to the SG-1 PTA tonearms. However, looks can be deceiving, as the SG-II only shares three parts with its junior siblings: the fine tracking force weight, the lift lower mechanism, and the silicon nitride triple bearing assembly. Vertere customers worldwide have called for a tonearm they feel more matches the SG-1 and RG-1 record players. Although the words from the launch of the SG-1 PTA tonearms three years ago are still almost correct: “The Vertere Super Groove Precision Tonearms utilise a combination of quality materials, including roll-wrapped carbon-fibre, stainless steel, aluminium alloys, brass and silicon nitride. Its unique bearing design and versatile anti-skate adjustment make it an ideal partner for the highest quality cartridges and turntables”. The SG-II must be heard. It is just massively better than its older siblings. Technical Specification Type Tri-pivot articulated Effective Length 240mm Overhang 17.5mm Offset Angle 22.9° Head-Shell Titanium Arm Tube Wrapped Carbon Fibre Bearing Yoke Structure Aluminium Body Bearing Type Precision Captive Silicon Nitride Balls (x3) Tungsten Carbide point Counter Weight High Polished Stainless Steel Stainless Steel T/W Adj. Sleeve Internal Wiring Pulse Hand-built Connector Proprietary Cartridge Tags & 5-Pin Triple Thickness Gold Plated Contacts Tonearm Cable veRum Weight 495g
