FS Siggwan 12" Tonearm

[farflungstar]

This isn't really a Siggwan - it's a unique hybrid, made for me by the maker Analogue Instruments New Zealand, of the Siggwan unipivot (arm wand) and Elementum gimballed tonearm (bearing). So it's a traditional gimballed arm.

Every part is beautifully machined from brass and the arm wand is cocobolo - it's a thing of real beauty, visually and sonically.

It's wired from headshell to solid copper Eichmann plugs with the best Cardas, and has an effective mass of 14g. Pivot to spindle is 295.6mm. it uses a Rega 3 point fixing. VTA is easily done, and there is also azimuth adjustment.

Upgrading to a Reed 3P from Hugo so this needs to find a good home and someone who can appreciate the beautiful sonics of a wooden wand.

I paid €1,599 two years ago for it and in the spirit of the forum am asking for €800 - so half price. Will be sent UPS insured, postage included for Europe. For outside Europe I will check shipping and add to the price.

Cosmetically I'd say 9/10. Functionally 10/10.

PM me if interested, but I won't ship for a week or so.

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[walpurgis]

Very nice looking tonearm Adrian.

[farflungstar]

Thanks. It is lovely.

[montesquieu]

Very nice Adrian looks beautifully done.

[ovlov854]

Wow what a beauty!

[farflungstar]

Yes it is a beautifully crafted arm and has the qualities you'd expect from a top notch wooden wand, transparency with just a hint of warmth. The only reason I'm swapping for the Reed is my obsession with azimuth adjustment on the fly.

[Spectral Morn]

What mounting configuration is it ?

[farflungstar]

Hello. 295.6 mm pivot to spindle. I can't remember offset angle but can check for you - I have the manuals (2, 1 for Siggwan and 1 for Elementum as it's a hybrid of both). It's a 3 point Rega mount. It's a very easy arm to set up and includes the fingerlift which it doesn't normally have.

[farflungstar]

Some more pics...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170929/62a361b6add127acc17a3f575f4ad18c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170929/14d5e7af486fe7c36b1302d1fbda0a77.jpg

[farflungstar]

If you haven't tried a wooden wand you really should - no trace of hardness or graininess - fluid, refined but with real balls.

[farflungstar]

Nanu nanu...

[drewlesch]

I just forwarded an email expressing interest in purchasing your siggwan.

Thanks,
Andrew

[farflungstar]

I just forwarded an email expressing interest in purchasing your siggwan.

Thanks,
AndrewI haven't received it. Can you pm on here?

Adey

[drewlesch]

Good day Adrian,

Unfortunately I don't see that I am able to send you a PM. I forwarded the message through the art of sound interface, considering the immediate challenge please email me at drewlesch@yahoo.com

Thanks,
Andrew

[walpurgis]

Andrew, you have to make a few more posts for the PM privilege to activate. Five if I recall. You're nearly there! :)

[drewlesch]

I promise I'm a law abiding citizen!

[drewlesch]

Testing! 123

Moderator please contact me if there is any question as to my intent, and possibility of skirting forum rules or protocol. Apologies in advance.

Thanks,
Andrew

[farflungstar]

Emailed.

[farflungstar]

Have pm'd you.

[farflungstar]

Sold.