{"product_id":"clearaudiott5tonarmsi","title":"Clearaudio TT5 Tangential Tonearm, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio TT5 is a linear tangential tonearm that guides the stylus purely mechanically and without a motor, parallel to the groove – this version in silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstead of swinging across the record in an arc, the TT5 travels along, dead straight. As a result, the stylus sits at a 90-degree angle in every groove: no tracking angle error, no skating forces. Clearaudio packs its tangential technology into a compact format of around 520 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Clearaudio TT5?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sled glides on dry-running high-precision ball bearings through a polished glass tube and is moved solely by the pull of the stylus – no motor, no pump, no electronics that could add noise. The aluminium clamping ring holds the arm firmly in place. And yes: a tonearm that gets by without power has a certain refreshing quality even in 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eClean, geometrically correct tracking right into the last inner groove – exactly where pivoted tonearms lose sonic quality. The sound image stays calm and sorted, voices and acoustic instruments stand stable in the room, even when the recording hits hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Clearaudio TT5 suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who wants to make the jump to tangential technology without reaching straight for the five-figure statement league. Plainly put: the TT5 lives on an absolutely level setup on a stable surface – after all, it's guided only by the pull of the groove. If the turntable sits even slightly askew, you'll hear it. It's designed for cartridges from 7 g of own weight upward; additional weights are included for lighter ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive the setup the care it needs and you get a neutrality here that otherwise costs dearly – compactly packaged and pleasantly low-maintenance. The TT5 in silver looks especially good against light-coloured turntables. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we tell you honestly in advance whether it suits your turntable, rather than simply selling you an arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Clearaudio TT5 sounds exactly how I'd expect a tangential arm to sound: very tidy and neutral, with clarity, accuracy and a clean line.\"\u003c\/em\u003e – FIDELITY, Clearaudio TT5 review, 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e linear tangential tonearm with purely mechanical, passive drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearings:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry-running high-precision ball bearings, sled guided in a polished glass tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e adjustable from 5.5 to 15.0 g; designed for cartridges from 7 g of own weight, lighter ones with additional weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e not published by Clearaudio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e via aluminium clamping ring, tonearm mounting hole on request. Fixed base – the pivoting Swing Base is carried as a separate version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 m Clearaudio Super Sixstream, fitted with RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial \/ finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e silver aluminium, stainless steel, glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 520 g without aluminium clamping ring; clamping ring approx. 65 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × D × H):\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 200 × 140 × 140 mm including headshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer's warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 years with registration of the warranty card within 14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e pre-assembled tonearm with carbon headshell, aluminium clamping ring, Allen key, additional weights from 2.3 to 8.0 g, Clearaudio mini level gauge, gloves, signal cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the advantage of a tangential tonearm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stylus sits at the same angle to the groove throughout playback as it did when the record was cut. That eliminates tracking angle error and skating forces, which cause distortion in pivoted tonearms especially toward the end of the record. The gain is most audible exactly where classic arms struggle hardest: in the inner groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Clearaudio TT5 work without power or a pump?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the TT5 is completely passive. The dry-running ball bearings run so smoothly that the groove's guidance alone moves the sled. That makes it low-maintenance, quiet and insensitive to electrical interference. It needs no air pump like earlier tangential arms did.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich cartridge suits the TT5?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClearaudio states an adjustable range of 5.5 to 15.0 grams and designs the arm for cartridges from 7 grams of own weight. Additional weights of 2.3 to 8.0 grams are included for lighter cartridges. We're happy to work out together which cartridge suits your system sonically.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the optional Swing Base do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt mounts additionally onto the tonearm base and lets you swing the arm aside for cueing – more convenient and safer for the stylus. It changes nothing about the sound. We carry this combination as a separate product in black and silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Clearaudio TT5 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the setup of a tangential arm decides the sound. We set up the TT5 for you cleanly in Wädenswil, tell you honestly whether it suits your turntable, and take care of service and warranty afterwards – with our own technician in-house. Message us via WhatsApp: \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\u003eYou'll find the matching cartridge under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, the turntable to go with it under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e, and the amplification under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono Preamps\u003c\/a\u003e. The version with Swing Base and more arms are shown under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003eTonearms\u003c\/a\u003e, everything else for the groove is under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Things Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989501931856,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-tt5-tangential-tonarm-silber-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785847915","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/clearaudiott5tonarmsi","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}