It all began when Micha Huber sought for a way to combine the advantages of a conventional tonearm and those of a linear tangential pick-up arm. The solution method is based on the well-known elementary school aid to construct a tangent: the Thales circle.

After much thought, endless sketches and calculations, a three-dimensional mechanical solution emerged that satisfies all the requirements placed on a modern pick-up system - provided the mechanics functions as precisely and reliably as a Swiss Watch.

The long-cherished dream of geometrically correct sensing with low friction pivot bearings became reality. A new patent was added to the dozens of existing patents that testify to this dream: CH 694567 - Tangential Pivoted Tonearm, announced in May 2004.

Micha Huber was trained both as a mechanical engineer and a professional musician. After working five years in the field of developing finest Swiss watches he launched his own company: HiFiction AG. Within this company his dream of combining music and mechanics, culture and precision, became reality.

Daniel Schmid is a Swiss watchmaker and has many years of experience in assembling finest Swiss watches. We are very happy about his decision to bring his know-how into the assembling of the Thales and Simplicity tonearms.

His work guaranties not only keeping the quality on the highest level possible, but to realize new developments as well. Beside his engagement in micromechanics and High-End-Audio, Daniel Schmid is a passionate mountaineer and crystal-finder.

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