Hadcock GH242 tonearm

The Hadcock 242 tonearm and the Hadcock 228, both unipivot designs, are among the best values in analogue audio.

Although both models share the same mounting body, the tracking of the 242 is superior to that of the 228. The principal difference is the arm tube length and headshell alignment.

All 242 tonearms use the same lightweight stainless steel arm tube and headshells. Spare arm tubes and headshells are available for all models. A brass arm stub mount is now fitted as standard.

The model range varies according to the choice of internal wiring and external interconnects:

* The 242 Export is the starter tonearm in the range, using pure Oxygen Free Copper (OFC) cabling. Winner of Hi-Fi World Best Tonearm Award 2004!

* The 242 Export Cryo uses DCT-treated OFC cable and DCT treats OFC phono cable with TDI phono plugs.

* The 242 Integra (formerly the GH 242SE) is the best-selling Hadcock tonearm. It uses Incognito (Cardas) wiring throughout

* The all-new GH 242 Cryo offers the very best of the cable options, extensively tested after deep cryogenic treatment, enhancing cable structure and offering a better signal path.

* The 242 Super Silver is only available on special orders. This is the ultimate arm offered by Hadcock. It utilises Van den Hul internal silver wiring and flies leads and Super Silver phono cable.

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 the centre of turntable 8.9" (226.0mm)
Offset angle 23∞
Rear overhang 2.40" (62mm) maximum
Headshell mounting 0.50" (12.7mm) centres
Cartridge mass 3 - 12g