PU7 GTS Tonearm
Exceptional engineering. Exceptional value.
The Audio Origami PU7 GTS is precision-machined and hand-built in Scotland to deliver highly accurate analogue playback with exceptional value. Designed for serious vinyl listeners who demand performance without entering flagship price territory, the PU7 GTS offers a rare combination of engineering integrity, musicality and affordability.
For more than a decade the PU7 has earned a reputation as one of the most capable tonearms in its class, trusted by discerning analogue enthusiasts on everything from classic turntables to modern high-end decks. Its balanced design, precision bearings and careful control of resonance have made it a reference point for performance at this level.
The new PU7 GTS builds on this proven platform while incorporating technology developed for our flagship PU8 Reference tonearm. These refinements further improve structural stability and vibrational control, allowing the cartridge to operate in a quieter and more stable mechanical environment.
At the heart of the design is a constrained-layer armtube incorporating our latest Meta-Material Arm Damping System (M.M.A.D.S.), mounted within a more robust bearing assembly. A carbon-fibre inner tube is suspended within a precision-machined metal outer tube, with the space between filled with lightweight damping resin. This multi-layer structure dissipates airborne, structural and groove-borne vibration by converting unwanted energy into heat, and prevents resonance from degrading the signal. The result is lower background noise, improved detail retrieval and a more stable, natural presentation.
The PU7 GTS is fitted with the Audio Origami Pro-Headshell, now featuring a precision all-Delrin Cartridge Enhancer to further reduce resonance feedback to the cartridge. Long cartridge thumbscrews simplify cartridge installation and alignment, making fine adjustments easier during setup while maintaining a secure mechanical interface between cartridge and headshell.
Internal wiring is Cardas as standard. Connections are Zavfino throughout, and the arm terminates in a 5-pin DIN connector, allowing you to choose the tonearm cable that best suits your system and making future upgrades straightforward.
Available with Rega or Linn mounts and in lengths from 9” to 13”, the PU7 GTS integrates easily with a wide range of turntables, from classic suspended designs to modern high-mass decks.
The result is a tonearm that delivers the precision, stability and musical engagement Audio Origami is known for, while offering one of the most compelling performance-to-price ratios available in high-end analogue playback.
Constrained Layer Composite Armtube
The new GTS armtube combines an aluminium or titanium outer tube with a suspended carbon-fibre inner tube, bonded with specialised damping material. This multi-material structure delivers exceptional stiffness and vibration control, making the armtube far more inert and stable than typical single-material armtube designs.
Meta Material Armtube
Damping System V2
M.M.A.D.S. suspends the internal wiring within a controlled, low-resonance structure, shielding the signal from resonance and RF interference. This results in a cleaner, purer signal path that preserves more of the music’s subtle detail and natural tone.
Pro-Headshell with
Cartridge Enhancer V2
The new Pro-Headshell offers improved ergonomics and a sleeker, more rigid profile, giving cartridges a more stable and precise platform. Paired with our solid Delrin Cartridge Enhancer, it further suppresses micro-vibrations, delivering a cleaner, more controlled sound.
PU7 GTS Tonearm Pricing
| PU7 GTS Tonearm | 9 inches | 12 inches |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminium Composite Armtube | £3,300 | £3,900 |
| Titanium Composite Armtube | £3,900 | £4,500 |
Audio Origami do not sell new tonearms directly, we only sell through our carefully chosen dealer network. This ensures that the tonearm you choose matches your cartridge and is perfectly set up.
Please note that if there is no dealer in your country or region, you can buy direct from Audio Origami.
PU7 GTS Tonearm Specifications...
| PU7 GTS Tonearm | 9” / 9.45” | 12” |
|---|---|---|
| Effective Length | 9 inches or 9.45 inches | 12 inches |
| Effective Mass | Al - 15g / Ti - 19g | Al - 18g / Ti - 24g |
| Tonearm Type | Precision Gimbal | Precision Gimbal |
| Mount | Rega / Linn | Rega / Linn |
| Pivot Plate | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Armtube | Constrained Layer Metal Carbon | Constrained Layer Metal Carbon |
| Armtube Damping | Meta Material | Meta Material |
| Headshell | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Gimbal Housing | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Bearings | Precision Race | Precision Race |
| VTA | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Azimuth | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Anti-Skate | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Internal Wiring | Cardas | Cardas |
| Connection | Zavfino 5 pin DIN | Zavfino 5 pin DIN |
| Cartridge Tags | Zavfino Gold | Zavfino Gold |
| Counterweight | Threaded Steel | Threaded Steel |
| Colour | Silver | Silver |
| Packaging | Cardboard and Foam | Cardboard and Foam |
