KUZMA · Stogi
Stogi S 12
Twelve inches of pure unipivot precision for effortless tracking and musicality.
The Stogi S 12 brings the unique advantages of a longer tonearm to the Stogi S platform, offering a sophisticated solution for the discerning vinyl listener. By increasing the effective length to 12 inches, this arm dramatically reduces the tracking error geometry compared to standard 9-inch models, resulting in lower distortion and improved inner-groove performance.
This model sits as the pinnacle of the Stogi S range, providing a more relaxed and open sound character that many listeners find deeply satisfying. It retains the signature mechanical simplicity of the unipivot design while leveraging the physical benefits of its extended reach.
Sonically, the Stogi S 12 is distinguished by its composure and sense of space. The extended geometry allows the cartridge to maintain better alignment throughout the record, yielding a presentation that is fluid, nuanced, and exceptionally stable across the entire frequency range.
Key Features
01
Reduced tracking error
The 12-inch length provides superior geometric accuracy, minimizing distortion across the entire surface of the record.
02
Refined unipivot bearing
A precision-machined single-point contact ensures minimal friction and allows the arm to track subtle nuances with exceptional fidelity.
03
Damped arm tube construction
The extended aluminium arm tube is engineered to manage resonance efficiently, ensuring a neutral foundation for high-performance cartridges.
Chapter 01
Extended Geometry
Moving to a 12-inch length is a purposeful choice that directly addresses the physics of vinyl playback. By reducing the angular error as the stylus moves toward the centre of the record, the Stogi S 12 extracts more information with less harmonic distortion.
Chapter 02
Mechanical Purity
Maintaining the spirit of the Stogi line, the 12-inch version relies on an uncompromising unipivot bearing. This design remains highly favoured for its ability to isolate the stylus from the mechanical noise often transmitted through more complex bearing structures.
Chapter 03
Listening Notes
Listeners will note a palpable sense of ease in the presentation. The sound is open and expansive, with a particularly refined high-frequency performance and a rock-solid soundstage that remains coherent even during the most demanding orchestral climaxes.
Specifications
Effective length304,8 mm
Arm mount distance291 mm
Distance from spindle to horizontal bearing291 mm
Bearing typeUnipivot
Effective mass12 g
Total mass810 g
Offset angle17,85*
VTA adjustmentYes
Azimuth adjustmentYes
TubeStraight
BiasYes
Max. cartridge weight25 g
Optional light and heavy counterweightYes
DampingYes
Detachable headshellNo
Arm mountKuzma& Stogi
Standard wiringCopper, RCA Bullets ( 66pF )
Accessories protractors, Allen keys, cartridge mounting screws
OptionsXLR, 5pin