Why Do 12" Tonearms Cost So Much More Than 9"?

For example, the Tri-Planar 12" arm is $3600 more than the 9" version. SME tonearms are similarly priced.
Is it really that much more costly to develop the longer tonearms?

snackeyp08-01-2020 7:30pm

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limomangus Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,428 posts 08-08-2020 at 04:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Is it wrong to just relax and listen,to your system....just Cill out.9" arms =12 " arms...Why spend so much money as still not be happy.At least you can afford it. DO Worry Be Happy....
lewm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 13,169 posts 08-09-2020 at 12:41am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Lingo, Yes, it is wrong for a true audiophile to be happy, ever. Now you've figured that out, you can become a member of the club. We meet with Dr. Kevorkian once a month.
jperry Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,453 posts 08-09-2020 at 01:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you look at Ikeda tonearms the premium for a 12 inch tonearm is less than 10% of the price IT-345CR1 9 inch arm (chrome) $6,900 IT-407CR1 12 inch arm (chrome) $7,400
elliottbnewcombjr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,529 posts 08-10-2020 at 05:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ikeda long only +10%, True, not much more at all compared to others in the thread. If you think the 9" is worth 7K. I love the look/design of the Ikeda arm, just have no way I can part with $7,500. I am thinking, wed is my 72nd birthday, in 3 years I will be 75, that would be quite a prize, let's see if I inherit some money I don't know about! Even then, found money, $7,500?

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