{"product_id":"thales-statement-tonearm-now-for-sale-in-factory-packaging","title":"Thales Statement tonearm now for sale in factory packaging.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Sunny's Audio Video, we are pleased to offer a truly exceptional analogue component: a \u003cstrong\u003eThales Statement Ultimate Tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e, presented in \u003cstrong\u003eimmaculate condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, sealed in its \u003cstrong\u003efactory box\u003c\/strong\u003e, and recently sent back to \u003cstrong\u003eSwitzerland\u003c\/strong\u003e for a complete factory check-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not simply a tonearm. The Thales Statement represents one of the most ambitious expressions of modern analogue engineering — a design created for the listener who wants to extract the deepest truth from vinyl playback with precision, beauty, and long-term reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the serious analogue enthusiast, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a reference-level tonearm that has already been inspected, verified, and prepared for years of musical service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEngineering \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt around Thales' extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003etetragon geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Statement tonearm reduces tracking error to an astonishing maximum of only \u003cstrong\u003e0.006°\u003c\/strong\u003e. This allows the cartridge to follow the record groove with exceptional accuracy, helping preserve timing, dimensionality, tonal purity, and the natural flow of the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed using a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-strength aluminum alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e and carefully selected materials throughout the energy path, the tonearm is designed to reduce unwanted vibration and control parasitic resonances. Music emerges with greater clarity, lower distortion, and a more natural sense of presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdjustability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thales Statement includes integrated mechanisms for precise adjustment of both \u003cstrong\u003eVTA\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eazimuth\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each adjustment uses a fine-thread system with a scale, allowing careful angular alignment of the cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tonearm lift uses a high reduction ratio so the stylus can be lowered in a beautifully controlled manner — the kind of detail that reflects true Swiss engineering discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Thales Statement tonearm was sent to \u003cstrong\u003eSwitzerland\u003c\/strong\u003e to be completely checked and verified by the factory. 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Private auditions are available by appointment — we welcome audiophiles from across Los Angeles, Orange County, Pasadena, Pomona, and the Inland Empire. Easy freeway access makes us a convenient destination from anywhere in Southern California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunny Components Inc. \/ Sunny's Audio Video\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n1370 E Cypress Street, Suite D\u003cbr\u003e\nCovina, CA 91724\u003cbr\u003e\nPhone: \u003cstrong\u003e(626) 966-6259\u003c\/strong\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003e(626) 975-1353\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWebsite: sunnyaudiovideo.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thales","offers":[{"title":"Black finish","offer_id":48233711567102,"sku":null,"price":13995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/4156\/7486\/files\/ThalesStatementTonearm_83f968ed-d2a0-435c-ab0d-6c4cf215560c.jpg?v=1779385704","url":"https:\/\/sunnyaudiovideo.com\/products\/thales-statement-tonearm-now-for-sale-in-factory-packaging","provider":"Sunny Components Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}