Acoustical Systems arche, Owner'S Manual

The arché is the 1st universal headshell 

ever to enable the user to adjust each 

and all settings of cartridge alignment 

right at the spot - at the headshell /

cartridge - and independent from each 

other.

Further it is the 1st high-end headshell  

to offer the paramount important ad-

justments of SRA and VTA to be made 

at the cartridge itself - while keeping 

tonearm settings stable and unaltered.

In its design, as well as in its choice  

of materials and manufacture the arché 

goes new ways and opens up new  

Introduction

horizons in adjustment and sonic  

performance. 

Designed and manufactured like an 

expensive tonearm, the arché maximizes 

rigidity, energy transfer and adjustment 

options. Featuring a composition of  

non-parallel surface construction, 

unique ways of inner dampening and 

prime materials. 

Triple-tempered aerospace grade alumi-

num, structure fortified micro titan tubes, 

nano ball-plungers and special custom 

made stainless steel screws are the main 

components of an unique design. A  

design which serves as the very best pos-

sible partner and link for any cartridge 

and any tonearm with a SME-bayonet.