{"product_id":"clearaudiosatisfykardansignaturebl","title":"Clearaudio Satisfy Kardan Signature Tonearm, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Satisfy Kardan Signature is a gimbal-bearing 9-inch radial tonearm with a carbon armtube, sapphire and ceramic bearings, plus contactless magnetic anti-skating – this version in black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Signature\" on this arm doesn't mean more switches or more paperwork, but a different tube: carbon instead of aluminium, around ten grams lighter, with a more forgiving resonance behaviour. Everything else – geometry, bearings, anti-skating, wiring – it shares with its aluminium sibling. That's exactly the good news: you're not paying for decoration, but for the one component that carries the stylus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Satisfy Kardan Signature?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the armtube is the component the cartridge hangs from – and whatever character that tube brings of its own lands straight in the groove. Carbon damps differently than aluminium and is lighter at the same time. Add the mechanics Clearaudio also gives its larger arms: a polished tungsten shaft in sapphire bearings for the vertical axis, ceramic bearings for the horizontal, magnetic anti-skating without a thread or hanging weight, and a continuous direct wiring that spares the signal every connector between stylus and phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fully wired arm with an effective length of 239.12 mm, an overhang of 17.12 mm and a 24.02-degree offset angle over a 222 mm spindle distance. Cartridges from 2.5 to 17 grams can be balanced, with tracking force, azimuth and height finely adjustable. Set up correctly, the imaging stays where it belongs even through large dynamic swings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Satisfy Kardan Signature for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor listeners who like tangible mechanics and want an arm you set up properly once and then leave alone. Straight talk: the premium over the aluminium version only pays off if the cartridge plays along – under a modest MC cartridge, the difference stays theoretical. And anyone wanting a balanced connection needs to rethink: Clearaudio terminates this arm at the factory with RCA plugs only; it doesn't offer an XLR version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn arm for people who know why they want the lighter tube – and who appreciate the rest of the construction regardless: play-free gemstone bearings, maintenance-free anti-skating, an uninterrupted signal path. In black, the understated variant that almost disappears on dark plinths. Which cartridge suits it and what mounting looks like on your turntable is something we'll work through calmly with you at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e radial tonearm, gimbal bearing, 9 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBearings:\u003c\/strong\u003e vertical polished tungsten shaft in sapphire bearings, horizontal ceramic bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmtube:\u003c\/strong\u003e carbon, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-skating:\u003c\/strong\u003e magnetic, contactless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffective length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 239.12 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 305 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 222 mm (pivot to spindle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverhang:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.12 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffset angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.02°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable cartridge weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 g – 17.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e clearaudio Direct Wire PLUS, 1.1 m, continuous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector:\u003c\/strong\u003e MPC RCA, factory-terminated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 480 g (incl. counterweight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel no.:\u003c\/strong\u003e TA045\/B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer's warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years from registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\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\u003eWhat sets the Signature version apart from the Satisfy Kardan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe armtube. The Signature version carries a carbon tube, the standard Satisfy Kardan an aluminium one; accordingly it weighs around 480 rather than 490 grams. Geometry, sapphire and ceramic bearings, magnetic anti-skating and the Direct Wire PLUS wiring are the same on both. The gain lies in the resonance behaviour of the lighter tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Satisfy Kardan Signature fit third-party turntables?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, as long as the 222 mm mounting distance between pivot and spindle can be maintained. Clearaudio turntables are built for it, and matching tonearm bases exist for many other brands. Tell us the manufacturer and model and we'll check that for you before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the anti-skating complicated to set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It works magnetically and is adjusted via a set screw – no thread, no hanging weight, no mechanical contact. That means the setting barely ages and doesn't need re-adjusting even after years. On request, we'll set the base level for you as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich cartridges fit it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCartridges with a weight of 2.5 to 17 grams can be balanced. Clearaudio doesn't publish an effective mass for this arm, so we'd rather work out the resonance behaviour for very compliant cartridges together with you than assert a figure that isn't stated anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Satisfy Kardan Signature at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause mechanical precision deserves an equally precise setup. Mauri sets tracking force, azimuth and VTA precisely for you in Wädenswil, we advise on the right cartridge, and as an authorised Clearaudio dealer we handle warranty matters correctly. Get in touch at +41 44 680 22 00 or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind the matching cartridge among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, more arms under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003etonearms\u003c\/a\u003e. That pairs with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e and the amplification you'll need under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989499834704,"sku":null,"price":1750.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-satisfy-kardan-signature-tonarm-schwarz-seitenansicht.jpg?v=1785848057","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/clearaudiosatisfykardansignaturebl","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}