Why Do 12" Tonearms Cost So Much More Than 9"?


For example, the Tri-Planar 12" arm is $3600 more than the 9" version.  SME tonearms are similarly priced.  
Is it really that much more costly to develop the longer tonearms?  
snackeyp

Showing 1 response by nandric

The most TT's are made for one single 9'' tonearm. Some like
SP 10 needs 10" arms. But for those who own an TT with
single 9'' or 10'' arm but want a second arm there is no other
option than 12'' arm on an armpod which can be only installed
next to the TT.