{"product_id":"clearaudio-tt3-tonarm-mit-dsw-kabel-1-0-m-silber","title":"Clearaudio TT3 Tangential-Tonarm + DSW 1.0 m, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio TT3 with DSW is a purely mechanical Tangential-Tonarm with a factory-terminated Direct Silver Wire line – this version in silver aluminum finish, with 1.0 meter cable and MPC RCA connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe addition in the name doesn't describe an accessory, but the design: instead of a pair of jacks under the base, a continuous silver line leaves the arm here and only ends at the RCA connectors of your phono stage. One contact fewer in the signal path – and at phono levels, every single one counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the TT3 with DSW wiring?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eClearaudio offers the TT3 in three connection types: with RCA jacks, factory-wired with Sixstream Super Wire (SSW), or factory-wired with Direct Silver Wire (DSW). Both cable variants are fixed-wired; the difference lies in the conductor. DSW is the higher-grade version with a silver conductor, SSW uses twisted OFC copper strands. Both are available in 1.0 and 1.5 meters. The short length suits setups where the phono stage sits directly next to or beneath the turntable. The mechanics remain unchanged: carriage on dry-running ball bearings in a polished glass tube, carbon arm tube, stainless steel headshell, driven solely by the pull of the groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA composed, spatially deep reproduction that doesn't let up right into the inner groove. Without skating forces at the stylus, the focus stays stable, and because the signal path manages without an intermediate stop, nothing is lost in fine detail on the way to the phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the TT3 with DSW suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor vinyl listeners with a silver turntable or light-colored front panel who prefer a ready-terminated solution and have short distances in the rack. Plain talk: the fixed wiring takes the cable choice off your hands – but it also takes it away for later. Anyone who likes to experiment is better served by the jack version. And a cleanly leveled, calm surface remains a prerequisite for every tangential arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone who knows where their turntable stands and where the phono stage sits saves themselves a decision and a connector junction with this version. Silver, 1.0 meter, MPC RCA – unpack, mount, align, connect. The specialist press has given the arm a strong testimonial: 4.6 out of 5 points, rating \"outstanding\" – LowBeats, June 8, 2025. So the length really fits afterward, we measure the path with you beforehand at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil; nothing here can be extended later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tangential-Tonarm with patented two-point tangential guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e purely mechanical and passive – no motor, no servo, no air pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearings:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry-running precision ball bearings in a calibrated, polished glass tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArm tube \/ headshell:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-precision carbon arm tube \/ stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e continuous factory direct wiring with Direct Silver Wire (DSW), silver conductor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e MPC RCA, separate ground cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory alternatives available:\u003c\/strong\u003e DSW in 1.5 m, Sixstream Super Wire (SSW) in 1.0 or 1.5 m, or base version with RCA jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight adjustment (VTA):\u003c\/strong\u003e integrated, fine-adjustable via height adjustment screw; 10 mm height adapter pre-mounted, 14.5 mm included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTangential alignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e by rotating the folding base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverhang \/ offset angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 mm \/ 0° – no anti-skating by design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e balance range 5.5–15 g; Clearaudio recommends from 7 g net weight upward, below that with an additional headshell plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCounterweights:\u003c\/strong\u003e four pieces, pre-mounted (2.3 g, 2.6 g, 4.3 g, 8 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e not stated by Clearaudio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminum (silver), stainless steel, glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × D × H):\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 275 × 95 × 45 mm (without folding base and height adjustment screw)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 690 g (without armboard); armboard approx. 245 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e directly on Clearaudio Performance DC, Ovation and Innovation series; on third-party turntables via the drilling template in the manual (3.3 mm drill, M4 thread)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlignment reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e optimal distance from stylus to the center of the headshell carriage 62 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 years upon registration within 14 days of purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e tonearm with pre-mounted carriage and factory-wired DSW cable (1.0 m, MPC RCA), carbon arm tube and stainless steel headshell with four pre-mounted counterweights (2.3 \/ 2.6 \/ 4.3 \/ 8 g), aluminum folding base with pre-mounted 10 mm height adapter and M4 × 40 screws, additional 14.5 mm height adapter, three M4 × 30 mounting screws, four hex keys (1.5 \/ 2 \/ 2.5 \/ 3 mm), Clearaudio linear gauge, ground cable, Clearaudio mini spirit level, one pair of white gloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between DSW and SSW?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth are factory fixed-wired tonearm lines for the TT arms, with DSW being the higher-grade of the two. DSW stands for Direct Silver Wire with a silver conductor, SSW for Sixstream Super Wire with symmetrically twisted OFC copper strands in Teflon. Both are available in 1.0 and 1.5 meters, terminated here with MPC RCA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs a separate cable included in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, and that's the point. The DSW is not an accessory, but fixed-wired to the tonearm and ends directly in two RCA connectors. You connect them to your phono stage, attach the ground, done. You don't need an additional phono cable, and you can't insert one in between either.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich cartridges fit the TT3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCartridges between 5.5 and 15 grams net weight can be balanced, and the manufacturer recommends those from 7 grams upward. Four counterweights from 2.3 to 8 grams are pre-mounted and cover this range. Lighter cartridges are compensated with an additional headshell plate, so the tracking force stays cleanly adjustable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I adjust the height of the arm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVia the integrated height adjustment screw. For bigger jumps, two adapters are included: ten millimeters are mounted at the factory, a 14.5-millimeter adapter is in the box. The tangential alignment of the arm is done separately, namely by carefully rotating the folding base on the turntable. Use the included spirit level to help with this.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat effective mass does the TT3 have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClearaudio doesn't state a value for this. The figure describes the behavior of a pivoting arm tube and doesn't fit a carriage that is guided linearly. That's why we'd rather check the combination of cartridge, stylus compliance, and turntable in conversation than interpret a figure that isn't published.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the TT3 in silver with DSW from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause version, cable type, and length have to be ordered together and can no longer be changed afterward. We clarify the base, turntable, and distance to the phono stage in advance, mount and align the arm, and take care of warranty and service as an authorized dealer. Write to us at shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou choose the cartridge under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, the matching amplification under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono Preamps\u003c\/a\u003e. Turntables are found under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e, everything else about vinyl under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989501571408,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-tt3-tangential-tonarm-dsw-1-0-m-silber-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785862703","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/clearaudio-tt3-tonarm-mit-dsw-kabel-1-0-m-silber","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}