TURNTABLES: TONE ARMS: HADCOCK 242 INTEGRA

G.F.C. Hadcock 242 Integra Tone Arm - £750, free delivery

The GH 242 Integra formerly the GH 242SE, this was our biggest seller until the Cryo family came along. The Integra uses the famous Incognito (Cardas) wiring throughout, offering a stunning sonic performance from the legendary cabling. Check out the review on 6 Moons.

Technical Specifications:

Mounting Hole Diameter: 3/8" (15.87mm)
Overall Length: 12.0" (304.8mm)
Height: 1.70" - 3.5" (43mm - 90mm)
Pivot Stem Length to Top of Arm: 3.4" (86.4mm)
Pivot to Stylus Point: 9.6" (243.8mm)
Pivot To Center of Turntable: 8.9" (226.0mm)
Offset Angle: 23°
Rear Overhang: 2.40" (62mm) maximum
Headshell Mounting: 0.50" (12.7mm) centers
Cartridge Mass: 3 - 12g

Reviews:

"It's an excellent match for any high-quality, non-suspended table (also suspended see OL Aurora Gold review in Hi-Fi World - HIAudio). I'm sure it would also be right at home on rigidly suspended turntables such as the Avid or the Orbe. Now, I've saved the best for last. The Hadcock might be a very fine arm, but its price wouldn't let on. For some reason, I'd labored under the misconception that it weighed in at over £1000. At that price, I thought it a good deal, especially when you factor in the Incognito wiring. Turns out it costs £689.00 including Vat. That's $1,102 for the Yanks. What?! All I can say is, I'm amazed that you can get this quality of sound at that price. If I were in the market for a unipivot, this arm would be my first port of call. Land ahoi! You know what us sailors do after a long absence from solid ground under our feet, don't ya?." Edward Baker on the GH242 SE (Integra) Edward Barker, 6Moons May 2003

Links: www.hiaudio.co.uk

Warranty: one year