KUZMA · Stogi
Stogi S
A pure unipivot design for exceptional transient response and musical clarity.
The Stogi S brings the nuanced performance of a true unipivot design to the established Stogi lineage. While its siblings often employ gimbal bearings for absolute stability, the S variant embraces a single-point contact system, dramatically reducing friction for effortless tracking and fluid musical expression.
Positioned as a distinct alternative within the range, this arm is built for the enthusiast who values transparency and micro-dynamic detail. It strips away the mechanical complexity found in mass-market alternatives, focusing instead on the purity of the signal path from stylus to output.
Sonically, the Stogi S is marked by a sense of ease and rhythmic vitality. It does not force the music but allows the performance to unfold with natural texture, superior instrument separation, and a balanced frequency response that remains engaging across diverse genres.
Key Features
01
Unipivot bearing system
The precision-machined unipivot bearing ensures extremely low horizontal and vertical friction for sensitive tracking.
02
Solid aluminium arm tube
A rigid, single-piece aluminium tube provides an inert platform to minimize internal resonances and coloration.
03
Simplified VTA adjustment
A user-friendly design allows for precise vertical tracking angle adjustment to optimize performance for different cartridge heights.
Chapter 01
Design Approach
The Stogi S represents a purist design ethos where mechanical simplicity directly benefits audio performance. By focusing on a single point of rotation, Kuzma has minimized the noise floor and allowed the arm to track subtle groove modulations with greater fidelity.
Chapter 02
Construction Quality
Built to exacting standards, the arm utilizes high-grade metals and meticulous machining to ensure long-term reliability. The robust mounting base provides a stable foundation, ensuring that vibrations are effectively managed rather than passed back into the cartridge.
Chapter 03
Sonic Presentation
The sound is characterised by an open, expressive midrange and high levels of resolution. It excels at reproducing the air and space of a recording, creating a convincing sense of scale that brings the listener closer to the original performance.
Specifications
Effective mass11 g
Mounting distance212 mm
Effective length229 mm
Distance from spindle to horizontal bearing212 mm
Bearing typeUnipivot
Total mass690 g
Offset angle23*
VTA adjustmentYes
Azimuth adjustmentYes
TubeStraight
BiasYes
Max. Standard cartridge weight15 g
Optional light and heavy counterweightYes
DampingYes
Detachable headshellNo
Arm mountKuzma& Stogi
Standard wiringCopper, RCA Bullets ( 58pF)
Accessoriesprotractors, Allen keys, cartridge mounting screws
OptionsXLR, 5pin