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Reed 1H Cardanic Bearing System Tonearm (Seashell White)

Reed 1H Cardanic Bearing System Tonearm (Seashell White)

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Reed 1H Cardanic Bearing System Tonearm (Seashell White)
Reed 1H Cardanic Bearing System Tonearm (Seashell White)

Reed

Country of origin: Lithuania

Reed 1H Cardanic Bearing System Tonearm (Seashell White)
SKU: REE-1H-10-WH-W1-CA
$7,920.00

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A carbon fiber arm tube and a cardanic bearing system to achieve exceptional structural rigidity and low friction. It incorporates an integrated headshell and a unique wood-filled damping mechanism to minimize unwanted resonance for a more natural sound. The striking seashell white aesthetic provides a modern, sophisticated look while maintaining the precise tracking and transparency required for high-end vinyl playback.

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Description

Reed 1H

Reed 1H is the latest addition to our entry level tonearm series. And, for the first time, we introduce carbon fiber as primary Reed 1H’s armwand material.

After a thorough research we found a way to make the carbon fiber armwand’s acoustic properties close to ones that normally are typical for the wood.

By using soft wood to damp the carbon fiber tube, our new armwand’s acoustic properties become considerably better than using carbon fiber alone, and can be compared to wooden armwands.

Differences between acoustical properties of damped and undamped carbon fiber wand are shown in Figures 1 and 2.

Figure 1. Damped carbon fiber.

Figure 2. Carbon fiber.

Reed 1H has a cardanic bearing system: vertical axis has thrust rotation bearings and horizontal axis is based on thrust pivot bearings (same concept as in Reed 3P). Such bearing construction eliminates wobbling of a bearing, which has a great impact on the quality of the sound.

Among other features, Reed 1H tonearm has azimuth adjustment, replaceable headshell and VTA adjustment. Tonearm height adjustment range is from 28mm to 48 mm. It is also easily tuned and can be mounted on most turntables out of the box or using an adapter.

Tonearm signal output is either 5 pin-DIN connector or Finewire 37 cables.

Antiskating: magnetic, similar to the one used in Reed 3P.

SPECIFICATIONS
Effective length 9.5″ 10.5″ 12″
Mounting distance, mm 223 251.6 295.6
Pivot to spindle distance, mm 223 251.6 295.6
Overhang, mm 17 15.4 13.4
Offset angle, deg 22.9 20.7 17.6
SAMPLES OF FINISH

Pictures below are for illustration of finishing only; tonearm model may be different from described above.

Seashell white

 

Black

ARMWAND SAMPLE

Carbon Fiber

Approximate effective mass of Reed tonearm in grams
Armwand   Effective lenght
9,5″ 10,5″ 12″
Carbon Fiber        
  12 15 18
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Why Choose Reed

Reed is a Lithuanian high-end analogue manufacturer renowned for producing some of the most beautifully engineered tonearms and turntables in contemporary audio. Designed and manufactured in Lithuania, Reed products combine precision mechanical engineering, artisanal craftsmanship, and highly sophisticated analogue design philosophies into products that are admired worldwide by serious vinyl enthusiasts and reference-level analogue systems.

What makes Reed particularly distinctive is the company’s obsessive focus on tonearm geometry, resonance control, and mechanical precision. While many analogue brands treat the tonearm as a supporting component to the turntable itself, Reed approaches tonearm engineering as one of the most critical elements within vinyl playback, recognising that the arm’s behaviour fundamentally shapes tracking accuracy, tonal balance, and spatial realism.

At HeyNow Hi-Fi, Reed products stand apart for their extraordinary craftsmanship and ability to reproduce vinyl with remarkable calmness, dimensionality, and natural musical flow. There is a sense of refinement and mechanical precision to the presentation that allows records to sound highly stable, immersive, and emotionally engaging.

Signature Design and Sound

Manufactured in Lithuania, Reed products are engineered around highly refined bearing systems, precision-machined structures, advanced resonance management, and carefully developed geometry designed to minimise unwanted energy throughout the playback system.

One of the defining characteristics of Reed tonearms is the company’s use of both traditional pivoted designs and highly sophisticated tangential tracking architectures. Reed has become especially respected for its ability to combine the musicality and flow of pivoted tonearms with the tracking accuracy and low distortion benefits often associated with linear-tracking systems.

The Reed 1X and 2G tonearms in particular have developed strong reputations for their beautifully controlled bearing behaviour, remarkable tracking stability, and highly natural tonal presentation. Reed also offers unique wooden armwand construction options, incorporating carefully selected woods to help manage resonance behaviour and contribute to the organic and refined sonic character the brand has become known for.

Reed turntables themselves continue this philosophy through substantial non-resonant platter systems, highly isolated motor control architectures, and extremely precise speed stability. The company’s engineering places enormous emphasis on preserving rotational stability and reducing mechanical interference throughout playback.

Sonically, Reed products are known for their composure, dimensionality, and highly natural presentation. Instruments and vocals emerge with exceptional image stability and tonal purity, while the soundstage feels spacious, layered, and remarkably free from mechanical hardness or strain. Bass performance remains articulate and controlled, while low-level detail retrieval and transient realism contribute to a highly immersive analogue experience.

Reed Product Range

The Reed range available through HeyNow Hi-Fi includes precision tonearms, reference-level turntables, tangential tracking systems, and analogue accessories designed for serious vinyl playback systems and long-term analogue ownership.

Products throughout the range showcase the company’s extraordinary attention to machining quality, resonance optimisation, and mechanical refinement while allowing customers to configure systems around different arm geometries, armwand materials, and analogue philosophies.

At HeyNow Hi-Fi, Geoff and his experienced analogue setup team provide assistance with tonearm matching, cartridge integration, turntable configuration, and complete analogue optimisation to ensure Reed products perform at their full capability within each customer’s listening environment.

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