{"product_id":"clearaudiott3tonarmdsw150bl","title":"Clearaudio TT3 Tangential-Tonarm + DSW 1.5 m, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio TT3 with DSW is a purely mechanical Tangential-Tonarm whose signal line is wired continuously at the factory – this version in black, with 1.5 meters of Direct Silver Wire and MPC RCA connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe extra half meter compared to the short variant sounds like a minor detail, but in practice it decides whether the turntable is allowed to stand where it should stand. The principle doesn't change: an uninterrupted silver line from the cartridge to the connector, without a pair of jacks under the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the TT3 with 1.5 m DSW?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause not every system fits into a single rack. If your turntable stands on its own wall shelf, on the other side of the sideboard, or a level above the phono stage, one meter quickly becomes tight – and a tonearm cable that's too short can't be rescued with an adapter. The 1.5-meter version bridges this distance with the same higher-grade DSW silver line. The arm remains the familiar TT3: precision ball bearings in a polished glass tube, carbon arm tube with stainless steel headshell, no motor, no pump, just the pull of the groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA calm, clearly layered reproduction without tracking error angle, stable right into the last groove. At this cabling quality, the extra half meter isn't a price you pay sonically – instead, it gives you the freedom to place your turntable where it stands mechanically calmest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is this version suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone whose phono stage doesn't stand directly next to the turntable, and for anyone who wants some reserve in the cable routing. Plain talk: longer doesn't mean better – if one meter is comfortably enough, take the short variant and route the path directly. And as with every tangential arm: a tilted or vibrating placement costs more sound than any cable decision could ever make up for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe practical choice for separately placed systems: higher-grade silver line, enough length for clean cable routing, no connector junction in the most sensitive part of the signal path. In black, the arm visually disappears on dark turntables. How good the construction is was confirmed by LowBeats on June 8, 2025, with 4.6 out of 5 points and the rating \"outstanding\". Before you order, we measure the actual path with you at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil – two minutes that save trouble.\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 1.5 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 1.0 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 (black), 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 (1.5 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\u003eWhen do I need 1.5 instead of 1.0 meter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs soon as the turntable and phono stage aren't on the same shelf. A wall shelf, a separate sideboard, or a rack with multiple levels quickly eat up more than one meter. Measure the actual path including cable routing and strain relief: better a bit of reserve, because a fixed-wired tonearm cable can't be extended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does DSW mean for this tonearm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDSW stands for Direct Silver Wire, Clearaudio's higher-grade factory-wired silver line for the TT tonearms. It runs without a connector junction from the cartridge to the MPC RCA connectors. As a more affordable, likewise fixed-wired alternative, Clearaudio offers the Sixstream Super Wire (SSW) made of OFC copper, also in 1.0 and 1.5 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the TT3 need power or an air pump?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it operates entirely passively. The carriage is moved solely by the pull of the groove and glides on dry-running ball bearings in a calibrated glass tube. So there's neither motor hum nor pump noise, and electrical interference from the surroundings finds no point of attack at the drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the arm grounded?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVia the included ground cable. It connects the tonearm, or rather the turntable, to the ground terminal of your phono stage and eliminates the typical hum that would otherwise be audible at phono levels. If the connection is missing or sits loose, that immediately shows up as mains hum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the effective mass of the TT3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClearaudio doesn't publish this value. It describes the inertial mass of a pivoting arm and isn't meaningful for a linearly guided carriage. We therefore match cartridge and arm using stylus compliance, tracking force, and experience – just tell us which cartridge you have in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the TT3 with 1.5 m DSW from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause length and cable type are final with a direct wiring and therefore have to match the location. We take a look at your setup, recommend the right combination, mount and align the arm, and remain responsible as an authorized Clearaudio dealer. Call +41 44 680 22 00 or write via WhatsApp to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatching cartridges are found under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, their counterpart at the cable end under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono Preamps\u003c\/a\u003e. Turntables can be found under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e, more arms under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003eTonearms\u003c\/a\u003e, and accessories in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eTurntable Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989501604176,"sku":null,"price":5635.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-tt3-tangential-tonarm-dsw-1-5-m-schwarz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785862802","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/clearaudiott3tonarmdsw150bl","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}