Wand Tonearm Models

The two model families of Wand Tonearm are: The Wand Dark-Light and Wand Series B

Both are available in different lengths. On paper, 12" arms offer a 30% reduction in distortion compared to a 9" arm. We have been 'converted' to 12" arms, because while the essential tonality is the same there is an increase in musical detail and image depth.  The massive strength of The Wand armtube means the benefits of this length can be heard rather than lost in added resonances. The 12in Dark-Light is actually stiffer due to the increase in diameter at the rear end.

Our 10.3" arm is a great way of having 2/3 of the benefits of the 12" arms in a more compact package. It is designed explicitly to be the longest arm you can fit on a Linn LP12 or Technics SL1200 family turntable.

Wand Dark-Light Tonearm

I would be very hard pressed to find a better, more engaging and complete performer than the Wand Dark-Light. More than highly recommended. Chris Beeching writing in The EAR

 

Wand Dark-Light Specifications; 10.3in / 12in

Effective arm length:  262mm / 308.8 mm

Mounting distance: 246mm for the 10.3in but may also be mounted at 210mm and 222mm / 295.6 mm /

Mounting hole: 25 mm (1") nominal (19–46 mm)

Effective mass: 15 g / 17g

Total weight: 600 g / 700g

Protractor / Mounting supplied: Yes

VTA/ Overhang / Azimuth adjustment: Yes

 

The Wand Series B Tonearm

 

The bass was tight and pointed, the treble was precise, and the overall presentation was so confident, bold, widespan, and assured that it felt like a new way to enjoy old records. The Wand Plus commandeers vinyl playback with nothing left to the imagination, at a price point that redefines the lower end of high-end tonearms. Ken Micallef on the Wand Plus 9.5 in Analog Planet

The Wand Plus and The Wand Master Series 

Effective arm length:  240mm / 262mm / 308.8 mm

Mounting distance: 222mm / 246mm / 295.6 mm 

Mounting hole: 25 mm (1") nominal (23–32 mm)

Effective mass: 13g / 14g / 15g

Total weight: 600 g / 700g

Protractor / Mounting supplied: Yes

VTA/ Overhang / Azimuth adjustment: Yes

 

Series B is one of th emost significant changes in over ten years of Wand tonearms. This focused on making installation easier with plastic protractor an micro-mount overhang  adjustment.

The Wand Master Series:  makes real gains in sound quality with easily adjustable VTA, upgraded copper wiring and a Zirconium Oxide  bearing (synthetic diamond). With Gloss Black armtubes to special order.

The Wand Classic is no longer generally being made.

 

Further Reviews of Wand Tonearms: Reviews Page

Installation and Data Sheets for Wand Tonearms: Here

Videos: Tonearm Installation and Background: Here 

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