noun
- plural of tonearm: the pivoted arm of a record player that holds the cartridge and stylus
Usage: audio equipment
Examples
- The vintage turntable came with two interchangeable tonearms.
- High-end audiophiles often upgrade their tonearms for better sound quality.
- The technician carefully balanced both tonearms on the dual-deck system.
- Carbon fiber tonearms are lighter than traditional aluminum ones.
- The DJ’s turntables featured straight tonearms rather than S-shaped ones.
- Proper tonearm alignment is crucial for accurate record playback.