The all new Air Force 10 tonearm
TechDAS Air Force 10 tonearm incorporates a culmination of innovative vacuum hold-down and air bearing technologies, which were originally developed for TechDAS Air Force turntables. Additionally, it draws upon our extensive expertise in precision machining, particularly with titanium and tungsten materials.
After dedicating nearly three years to the development and design of this new tonearm, we are thrilled to present a product that features an exceptionally smooth and precise motion, thanks to the advanced air bearing technologies. This breakthrough enables the faithful reproduction of even the most subtle details embedded within the grooves of vinyl records, immersing you in an unparalleled “you-are-there” feeling and experience. Furthermore, the tonearm’s revolutionary arm tube and main body benefit from the exceptional damping characteristics of the exotic materials and finishes used in their construction. This damping capability ensures ultimate silence and faithfully conveys every piece of information captured by the cartridge, delivering an audio experience of unmatched quality.
BEARING MECHANISM |
Horizontal: TechDAS Air Bearing Float System Vertical: Tungsten Pivot and Ceramic Ball Bearing |
ARM TUBE |
Hybrid two layer structure Outer: Magnesium alloy with DLC coating Inner: CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics) |
TONEARM LIFTER |
TechDAS Vacuum Force Lift System |
TRACKING FORCE ADJUSTMENT |
Spring pressure dynamic balanced |
ARM MOUNT |
TechDAS Helicoid Height Adjustable Mount |
EXTERNAL AIR SUPPLY UNIT |
One pump system for intake and exhaust |
AVAILABLE LENGTH |
10 inch and 12 inch |
SPECIFICATIONS (10 inch) |
Pivot to Spindle: 230mm |
Effective Length: 248mm |
Overhang: 18mm |
Offset Angle: 23 degrees |
Inner Offset: 96.9mm |
Inner Null Point: 68.9mm |
Outer Null Point: 124.9mm |
Maximum Error: 1.4 degrees |
Maximum Distortion: 0.95% |
Average RMS distortion: 0.39% |
Weight: 2.3kg |
About TechDAS
TechDAS is the house brand of Stella Inc, the premier distributor of high-end audio in Japan. Stella Inc designs and develops TechDAS products that rediscover the joy of audio and re-activate high-end audio. The brand is working toward the fulfillment of our dream, which is to offer what is truly valuable to users. All products are made in Japan with subtle craftsmanship that elevates the enjoyment of music to an art-form.
“DAS” in TechDAS stands for “Digital Analog Supremacy” reflecting the commitment to the finest audio technology. This philosophy has created TechDAS products such as the Air Force analog turntable line which has gained worldwide reputation for its sound quality, accumulated know-how, and the latest in electronics and precise engineering technology.
“At Stella inc. we imported and distributed many analog audio products, but there was no product that was truly satisfying. Therefore I decided to refine the old Micro Seiki analogue turntables to offer an ideal product. This led us to develop a breakthrough product, the ultimate turntable solution – the TechDAS Air Force One.”