{"product_id":"clearaudiosatisfykardansi","title":"Clearaudio Satisfy Kardan Tonearm, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Satisfy Kardan is a gimbal-mounted 9-inch radial tonearm with an aluminum arm tube and contactless magnetic anti-skating – this version in silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tonearm has exactly one job: to guide the stylus calmly through the groove while contributing nothing itself. The Satisfy Kardan does this with a tungsten axis in sapphire bearings for the vertical motion and ceramic bearings for the horizontal. The signal leaves the arm with no intermediate stop: continuous Direct Wire PLUS cabling, 1.1 meters, factory-terminated with RCA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Satisfy Kardan?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause nothing here creates work down the line. The magnetic anti-skating works without contact and doesn't age – anyone who's ever had to re-hang a nylon thread with a little weight knows how to appreciate that. Add a stiff, low-resonance aluminum tube, a standard geometry that half the Clearaudio lineup is designed around, and an adjustment range spanning light MM systems all the way to heavy MC heavyweights. Silver, incidentally, looks distinctly good on light-colored plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete arm with 239.12 millimeters effective length, 17.12 millimeters overhang and a 24.02-degree offset angle, mounted at a 222-millimeter pivot-to-spindle distance. Tracking force, azimuth and height are all finely adjustable – setup options you'd otherwise only find a class further up. Properly set up, the soundstage sits calm and centered, instead of wandering with every level jump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Satisfy Kardan for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor vinyl listeners who want an honest all-rounder and don't see their turntable as a permanent project. Plain talk: the arm comes fixed with RCA termination – Clearaudio doesn't offer a balanced XLR variant. If you're after the very last bit of low resonance, take the Signature version with the carbon tube. And if you have an exotic third-party turntable, have the pivot-to-spindle distance checked beforehand instead of drilling and hoping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn arm without airs that gets the important things right: play-free bearings, maintenance-free anti-skating, continuous wiring, a forgiving adjustment range. In silver, it's the classic choice for light-colored turntables. Tell us at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil which chassis and which system you want to run – we'll work through the combination with you before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e radial tonearm, gimbal bearing, 9 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearings:\u003c\/strong\u003e vertical tungsten axis in sapphire bearings, horizontal ceramic bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArm tube:\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminum, silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-skating:\u003c\/strong\u003e magnetic, contactless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 239.12 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 305 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 222 mm (pivot to spindle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverhang:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.12 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffset angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.02°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable cartridge range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 g – 17.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabling:\u003c\/strong\u003e clearaudio Direct Wire PLUS, 1.1 m, continuous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector:\u003c\/strong\u003e MPC-RCA, factory-terminated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 490 g (incl. counterweight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel no.:\u003c\/strong\u003e TA014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer's warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years from registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e tonearm with factory-terminated Direct Wire PLUS cable (1.1 m, MPC-RCA) incl. counterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the Satisfy Kardan mounted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn gimbal bearings, meaning two separate axes. Vertically, a polished tungsten axis runs in sapphire bearings; horizontally, ceramic bearings do the work. This combination is play-free and virtually wear-free – you won't need to readjust the bearing over the years. Anti-skating is magnetic and thus without mechanical contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat mounting distance does the arm need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e222 millimeters between the tonearm pivot and the platter spindle, plus 239.12 millimeters effective length and 17.12 millimeters overhang. Clearaudio turntables are designed for this. Suitable armboards exist for many third-party turntables – tell us your model, and we'll check it for you before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich cartridges can be mounted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll systems between 2.5 and 17 grams of self-weight, so essentially the entire common MM and MC range. Clearaudio doesn't state an effective mass for this arm, so we won't claim anything about it either. With very compliant systems, we'll look at the pairing together beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs upgrading to the Signature version worth it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt differs in one point: carbon instead of aluminum as the arm tube, about ten grams lighter. Bearings, anti-skating, geometry and cabling are identical. Carbon is considered even lower in resonance – noticeable above all with a high-quality system. With a more affordable cartridge, the aluminum version is the sensible choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Satisfy Kardan from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a tonearm only becomes what it can be through proper setup. On request, we'll fully set up tracking force, VTA and azimuth for you, check the pairing with your turntable and system, and as an authorized Clearaudio dealer remain available afterward too. Write to shop@hdzuerisee.ch or WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eEverything Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e fits all around: more \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e, plus \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53223285162320,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-satisfy-kardan-tonarm-silber-carbon-seitenansicht.jpg?v=1785848080","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/clearaudiosatisfykardansi","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}