{"product_id":"clearaudiotracertonarmsi","title":"Clearaudio Tracer 9-Inch Tonearm, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Tracer is a gimbal-mounted 9-inch radial tonearm with a carbon armtube, horizontal sapphire bearing and magnetic anti-skating – here with a silver carbon tube and matching aluminum parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tonearm has two enemies: mass in the wrong place, and resonance. Carbon solves both at once, because it's stiff yet lightweight. At 363 g including counterweight, the Tracer is one of the lighter tonearms in its price class – good for turntables that can't take just any load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Tracer?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it's precise without being complicated. The silver carbon tube runs on a horizontal sapphire bearing with a tungsten axle and vertical ball bearings, so friction is practically zero. Anti-skating works magnetically – contactless and without a thread – so once set, it stays set. Tracking force, VTA and azimuth are all adjustable via accessible screws, and the aluminum headshell allows for fine-tuning. An effective mass of around 10 g puts it in the medium-mass field, where most serious MC cartridges play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder. Voices and instruments keep their place even when a lot is happening at once, and fine detail is preserved right down into quiet passages. The bass is tight rather than fat, and the soundstage feels deep and calm. If you've ever heard an arm that gets annoying at higher levels: this one doesn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Tracer for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who wants to take their turntable to the next level with a precise, lightweight arm and already has a good MC cartridge in mind. Anything from 3 to 17 g of cartridge weight can be balanced, and a 37 g add-on weight is included for heavier cartridges. Plain talk: the Tracer doesn't sweeten anything. You'll notice this with a thinly mixed record collection – in that case an aluminum arm like the Profiler, or a warmer-sounding cartridge, is the clearer solution. But anyone looking for accuracy won't want to give it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight, stiff, precisely mounted, and pleasantly unobtrusive in silver: the Tracer is an arm for listeners who know what they want and don't want to re-adjust every year. Carbon damps, sapphire holds, and the magnetic anti-skating removes a classic source of error from the equation. Whether it suits your turntable, and which cartridge belongs with it, we'll discuss at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil before anything is ordered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e gimbal-mounted radial tonearm, 9 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearings:\u003c\/strong\u003e horizontal sapphire bearing (tungsten axle), vertical ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArmtube:\u003c\/strong\u003e carbon, silver – aluminum headshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-skating:\u003c\/strong\u003e magnetic, contactless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable:\u003c\/strong\u003e VTA, azimuth, tracking force, anti-skating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 238.94 mm (calculated from mounting distance and overhang)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting distance (pivot to spindle):\u003c\/strong\u003e 222.00 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverhang:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.935 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffset angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 10 g (medium mass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArmboard mounting hole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clearaudio, Ø 24.85 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge weight adjustment range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–17 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clearaudio Sixstream Super Wire, 1.1 m, MPC RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 363 g (incl. counterweight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel no.:\u003c\/strong\u003e TA044 (silver version: TA044\/S)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 years upon registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e tonearm with signal cable and counterweight, Clearaudio armboard, 37 g add-on weight with fastener, three hex keys (3 \/ 2.5 \/ 1.5 mm), screws (3× M4 × 10, 1× M6 × 8 grub screw), alignment protractor, instruction manual with quality certificate and warranty card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich turntables accept the Tracer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll turntables with a 222 mm mounting distance and a 24.85 mm diameter arm mounting hole. That's the Clearaudio standard, and matching armboards are available for turntables with other dimensions. Send us the brand and model, and we'll tell you before you order whether and how it can be mounted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy magnetic anti-skating instead of thread and weight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause nothing rubs mechanically or wears loose over time. Two magnets generate the counter-force without contact, adjusted via the wheel next to the bearing. This stays reproducible for years, even after a cartridge change, and nothing can fall off or snag while cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs carbon superior to an aluminum tube?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot better, just different. Carbon damps more strongly and weighs less, which is why the Tracer comes in at 363 g while the Profiler with its aluminum tube weighs around 510 g. On suspended turntables, that's a real advantage, and sonically it results in a tighter, more precise character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich cartridge suits around 10 g of effective mass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMC cartridges with medium stylus compliance are the natural choice. In terms of weight, anything from 3 to 17 g can be balanced, and a 37 g add-on weight for heavier cartridges is included. Very softly suspended MM cartridges, on the other hand, work better with lighter arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much effort does setup take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManageable. An alignment protractor, three hex keys and the add-on weight are included, VTA and azimuth are easily accessible, and you set the anti-skating via the wheel. If you want the optimum, still have offset angle and overhang checked with proper tools – the last few percent are hiding right there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Tracer from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause with this arm, setup determines the result. We clarify beforehand whether turntable, arm and cartridge fit together, and Mauri installs your Tracer cleanly in Wädenswil. Call us at +41 44 680 22 00, message us on WhatsApp at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or write to shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching cartridges are under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, alternative arms under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003eTonearms\u003c\/a\u003e. 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