Michell TecnoArm 2
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- Official Hi-Fi Retailer since 1973
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Product Summary
The Michell TecnoArm 2 is a premium reference-class tonearm designed for customers who want a serious upgrade in vinyl playback without stepping into the cost of far more expensive arm designs. Built around Michell’s highly developed one-piece arm tube and proprietary wiring, it is aimed at listeners who want greater precision, lower resonance and a more revealing, more refined presentation from a high-quality turntable.
A major part of the TecnoArm 2’s appeal is the amount of engineering Michell has focused on controlling resonance and improving usability. The arm tube is shot-blasted to alter its ringing characteristics, drilled to reduce mass, and partnered with ultra-low-friction polymer bearings for more stable and accurate tracking. Michell also uses a continuous run of high-purity silver litz wiring from cartridge tags to phono plugs, helping preserve signal integrity and making the arm feel every bit like a serious audiophile component rather than a simple turntable accessory.
The TecnoArm 2 is also designed to be easier to optimise in a real system. Michell’s TecnoWeight counterweight helps with accurate tracking force adjustment, while the VTA/SRA adjuster gives customers more control over setup and cartridge alignment. For customers who want a beautifully engineered tonearm with genuine upgrade potential, excellent value in high-end vinyl terms and strong long-term ownership appeal, the TecnoArm 2 is a very compelling choice.
Key Benefits
- Reference-class tonearm design helps unlock more detail, precision and musical insight from a quality turntable
- Shot-blasted and perforated one-piece arm tube helps reduce unwanted resonance for a cleaner and more controlled sound
- Low effective mass makes it a strong partner for a wide range of suitable cartridges
- Ultra-low-friction polymer bearings support more accurate tracking and better groove retrieval
- Continuous-run 99.9999% pure silver litz wiring helps preserve signal quality from cartridge to phono stage
- TecnoWeight counterweight makes precise tracking force adjustment easier during setup
- VTA/SRA adjuster gives you more control over optimisation and cartridge matching
- Designed to deliver performance that challenges tonearms at a much higher price point
- Suitable partner for Michell Gyro and Orbe model turntables, with additional compatibility notes for certain Rega decks
- Up to 5 years manufacturers' warranty on registered UK purchases
Technical Specifications
Tonearm Section
- Product Type: Reference-class tonearm
- Arm Tube Design: Custom one-piece arm tube
- Arm Tube Treatment: Shot-blasted and drilled underside to reduce mass and alter resonance characteristics
- Bearings: Ultra-low-friction polymer bearings
- Headshell: Integral headshell machined parallel with the bearing position
- Wiring: Proprietary wiring loom with 99.9999% pure silver litz wire from cartridge tags to phono plugs, with no internal wiring joints
- Counterweight System: Michell TecnoWeight
- Height Adjustment: VTA/SRA adjuster
Performance & Compatibility
- Effective Mass: Low / 12.5g
- Mounting Distance: 222mm from platter centre to arm hole centre
- Partner Turntables: Michell Gyro and Orbe model turntables
- Compatibility Note: Compatible with Rega turntables using Double Brace technology if the VTA adjuster is not used
- Finish Options: Black or Silver
Weight & Physical Info
- Effective Mass: 12.5g
- Mounting Distance / Installation Dimension: 222mm from platter centre to arm hole centre
What’s in the Box
- Michell TecnoArm 2 tonearm
- Integrated phono lead and wiring loom
- TecnoWeight counterweight system
- VTA / SRA adjuster
- Product documentation
