Sorane TA-1 User manual

TA-1 & TA-1L
I N S T R U C T I O N S & M A N U A L
Total Length
Spindle to pivot distance
Stylus to pivot distance
Overhang
O󱐯set angle°
Cartridge weight range
Total weight
Antiskating
TA-1
288mm
216mm
232mm
16mm
22°
15-32g with headshell
580g with
headshell attached:597g
up to 3g
TA-1L
380mm
310mm
322mm
12mm
16.5°
15-32g with headshell
55g with option 325g
weight
610g with
headshell attached:627g
up to 3g
specifications

TA-1 or TA-L
Included Accessories
Weight
TA-1
TA-1L
for TA-1L
Option
Option
Headshell
Base
Marking Pin
Template
Detachable phono cable
Allen Keys
Screws, Washers
Lock
Thanks to Cylinder type Base's
wider area bite between Sorane
column shaft and TT plinth, sound
improvement and stability would
become dramatic by this parts.

Mounting the tonearm base to
turntable plinth
1-a Determine where the arm base should be placed by using
the arm template supplied.
1-b Put the hole of the template over the spindle. Use the
supplied steel pin (as illustrated) and push it through the
tonearm pivot hole on the opposite end of the template. Using
the supplied plastic bushing, keep the needle perpendicular to
the template and mark the position of center on the turntable.
1-c At the same time, 3 holes for fixing screws should also be
marked.
1-d Having marked the center, check that if the tone arm is
placed in this position, that it will clear the dust cover.
1-e Drill a 22mm hole and three 3.5mm hole.
* Drilling a hole: 22mm diameter (For tonearm shaft)
* Drilling 3 x 3.5mm diameter (For tonearm base fixing screws)
Attach the cartridge to headshell
2-a Connect the leads to the cartridge and attach the cartridge to
the correct position of headshell with screws, as in the gure .
•Screws are not included in this tone arm kit
•Mounting distance, from collet ring, to stylus tip, is 50mm for the
TA1.
•Mounting distance, from collet ring, to stylus tip, is 46mm for the
TA1L.
Mount TA-1 shaft through the Base hole
3-a Locate the tonearm shaft through the hole in the arm base
and then fasten the screw with hex key.
3-b Adjust the arm height as turntable plinth surface and tonearm
wand should be level.
* Cueing platform has already been set at the correct height but
can be adjusted by using the wrench supplied.
Arm base
Marking steel pin
Plastic cylinder bushing
Arm base
Template
see text
Template
φ 22mm
φ 3.5mm X3
Marking pin
Tracking forse ring Counterweight

Cartridge tracking force adjustment
4-a Ensure that the tracking force adjustment knob is set to the
zero position.
4-b With the cartridge permanently tted in the correct position,
adjust the counterweight so that the arm is oating with the stylus
approximately 3–5mm above a vinyl record. (This adjustment
should be made with the anti-skating knob to zero.)
4-c Rotate the counterweight and move it forward. Each
graduation is equivalent to 0.25 grams tracking force.
* The applied range of weight of headshell with cartridge is from
15grams - 32grams (TA-1). And 15grams - 35(TA-1L).
For TA-1L,maximum total weight is 55 grams with option "325"
weight.
Anti-Skating (bias) adjustment
5-a Set the bias adjustment knob to the same number as the
required tracking force.
Headshell Azimuth Adjustment
6-a Sorane tonearms come with azimuth adjustable headshells.
There is an Allen or hex set-screw in the side of the headshell.
There is a corresponding Hex Key to allow the user to adjust the
headshell.
6-b As shipped from the factory, the headshell adjustment Hex
set-screw is set to approximately 90 degrees, with the intention
that customers should adjust the headshell to match their unique
setup (cartridge, plinth, platter, etc.). Customers are requested
to make final adjustments after mounting the cartridge, then
installing the headshell on your Sorane tonearm. It is important to
make sure the stylus is perpendicular to the surface of the record.
Often it is helpful to use a mirror (if you do not have a mirror, a CD
will also work). The main thing is to understand that many stylus
assemblies are not perfectly perpendicular, and sometimes platters
are concave, so that it is important to adjust the stylus until it is
perpendicular with the groove.
Thank you for choosing Sorane! As IT Industry values the
customer, and strives to o󱐯er the best performance, we are sure
you will enjoy many hours of clear and dynamic sound.
Happy listening!

Standard Main Counterweight
TA-1 Counterweight
TA-1L Counterweight
TA-1L Optionally ordered counter weight
※ 3g Stylus force is added
by 1 Counter Weight rotation
※3g Stylus force is added
by 1 Counter Weight rotation
※ 5g Stylus force is added
by 1 Counter Weight rotation
* Available cartridge
weight (with headshell)
is up to 55g with "325"
optional weight plus
"201" subweight.
※Available cartridge weight
(With headshell) is up to 32g
with "S" subweight.
※Available cartridge weight
(With headshell) is up to 35g
with "L" subweight.
Stanadrd main counter weight
Optionally ordered
Subweight"325"
Standard subweight "S"
Standard subweight "L"

Template
Marking pin
52 40
84
60
35°
60°
Platter
アーム取付け位置
YoutekDummyPlayer
アーム取付け金具
移動 22mm
Platter
φ28mm
52mm
Platter
52 40
84
60
35°
60°
Platter
アーム取付け位置
YoutekDummyPlayer
アーム取付け金具
移動 22mm
Platter
φ28mm
52mm
Platter
52 40
84
60
35°
60°
Platter
アーム取付け位置
YoutekDummyPlayer
アーム取付け金具
移動 22mm
Platter
φ28mm
52mm
Platter
step1 Marking step2 Drilling step3 Set up
SSBS/B(Sorane Sliding Base with Silver/Black color) is optional parts to
replace SME standard base for customer's convenience.
Direction of sliding sub-base should point to the turntable spindle, while
the mounting distance (the middle of the range of travel for the sliding
base), is set by the mounting template.
OPTION
SSBS/B
Sorane Sliding Base with Silver/Black color