Thales Simplicity II turntable!

Micha Huber had made a special combination of Thales Compact II turntable with special matching silver isolation platform and of course the Simplicity II tonearm in silver for Element Acoustics. It was inspired by their all Swiss Audio Exhibition’s event we reported at Mono and Stereo here. www.element-acoustics.com

THALES SIMPLICITY II TONEARM REVIEW PART 1

In my travels and frequent correspondence, the Thales Tonarm Simplicity II tonearm was too often served as a subject of discussion to simply ignore it. Usually, I don’t ask for a review samples. It works the other way around in 99%, but in this particular case, I really wanted to understand and hands-on experience the […]

Thales Simplicity 2 tonearm…

Thales Simplicity 2 tonearm in action at Audio Image, Malaysia. You have to marvel at the way this tonearm works… Really simple to understand and appreciate its objectiveness, but, complicated and sophisticated in its design and manufacture. Result… In the hand of a master; magnificent! Dato’ Danon Han

THALES TONARM SIMPLICITY II TONEARM REVIEW IS COMING

Something special, that most highly tickle my analog heart has landed. Micha Huber’s Thales Tonarm Simplicity II Tonearm arrived for the test and review. This is for sure very different tonearm whit Swiss precision, fit, finish and execution. As usual, you can find below 40+ photo set to enjoy… This will be a real treat […]

THALES STATEMENT TONEARM UPDATE

New Reference tonearm, based on the famous THALES correction-mechanism for tangential pivoted tracking properties. Besides the well-known advantages of the Thales Simplicity II, the new Thales Statement stands out with the following features: Optimized mechanical energy-flow and new materials for more dynamic sound… – Arm-tubes and head-shell made of special aluminium alloy with the strength […]

NEW THALES STATEMENT ARM

Thales Statement Arm to be unveiled exclusively at 5th AE Super Hi End Show. AE has been financing the development of this super Statement Arm for a long while. For this project, Micha hired a top notch watch maker – Flaviano Carrapa – who previously worked for ultra end watch brand – URWERK.  Exquisite mechanical […]

Thales Tonarm philosophy explained

TRACKING ERROR While cutting the master disc of vinyl LP, the cutting-tool is hold on a massive support and guided linearly above the disc’s surface. This arrangement keeps the cutter-head rigid, even if high cutting forces occur. While tracking the LP for playback, it’s totally different properties: the pickup-cartridge should follow the groove as smooth […]

Gryphon Diablo 333 Amplifier

Gryphon Pantheon speakers powered by a Diablo 333 amplifier and a complete stack of Gryphon Audio electronics along with Lyra Analog Atlas phono MC cartridge mounted on a Thales Simplicity tonearm and a TechDAS Air Force 3 Premium turntable. Presented by Eland Audio at the Vietnam 2023 AV Show. Photos by our friend Tuấn Lương […]