{"title":"Unified Theory","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnified Theory designs and builds precision tonearms in the USA. The company was founded by Greg Viggiano and is dedicated to tonearm design and engineering. Each design starts from first principles and is developed through research, iterative prototyping and objective measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UA-101 is a stabilized unipivot tonearm with a patented system for adjusting azimuth while a record is playing. It is CNC machined with tungsten and titanium components, and its styling marks the 50th anniversary of the Micro Seiki MA-505 tonearm, introduced in 1976. Arm lengths of 10 and 12 inches are available as options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnified Theory is available at Alma West in San Diego and Alma East in Sterling, Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"unified-theory-ua-101-tonearm","title":"Unified Theory UA-101 Tonearm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe UA-101 is a precision unipivot tonearm from Unified Theory. It is built around a three-axis stabilized unipivot bearing and a patented system, Azimuth Stabilized Playback, that adjusts azimuth while a record is playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAzimuth during playback\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzimuth is the side-to-side tilt of the stylus in the groove, and it is one of the most difficult tonearm settings to get right. On the UA-101 it is set with the stylus in the groove and the music playing, so the listener hears the stylus come into alignment as the adjustment is made. Unified Theory puts the process at about 45 seconds. The adjustment works through the torsion of a single filament, and anti-skating also uses filament torsion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBearing, materials and design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unipivot bearing is mechanically stabilized and sits on the same plane as the record surface, which keeps the geometry stable during playback. The arm is CNC machined, with tungsten and titanium components. The counterweight is decoupled from the arm, and three auxiliary counterweights are supplied to suit a range of cartridges. The styling follows the Micro Seiki MA-505, a universal tonearm introduced in September 1976, and marks that arm's 50th anniversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptions and availability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10-inch and 12-inch arm lengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative outboard base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium alloy headshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil bath damping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM27 stabilizer in brass or stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReservations for 2027 production are limited to 25 tonearms, with delivery estimated for summer 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePivot: 3-axis stabilized unipivot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: 322 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective length: 235.75 mm (9.28 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective mass: 16.3 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverhang: 0–15.75 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearing offset angle: 22.05°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum tracking error: 0.653%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVTA adjustment range: 8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge weight: 4–10 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorizontal and vertical sensitivity: ≤ 11 mg\/f\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking force range: 0–3 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounterweight: 90 g variable-mass, decoupled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-skating: filament torsion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArm lifter: fluid damped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput: low-capacitance 5-pin DIN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadshell: 9 g, wired direct to cartridge clips; adjusts SRA, zenith, offset angle, overhang and azimuth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: limited 4 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Unified Theory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50905988759771,"sku":null,"price":4700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1363\/6553\/files\/ut-ua101-hero.png?v=1792722717"}],"url":"https:\/\/almaaudio.com\/collections\/unified-theory.oembed","provider":"Alma Music and Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}