{"product_id":"clearaudiounitysi","title":"Clearaudio Unity 10-Inch Tonearm, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Unity is a 10-inch radial tonearm with a magnetically stabilised single-point sapphire bearing and a carbon armtube – this version in silver with a factory-fitted RCA connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts principle can be explained in one sentence: a sapphire carries the arm, a magnetic field keeps it on track. That gives the mobility of a unipivot arm without its proverbial nervousness. The geometry is designed for 10 inches – 254 mm effective length, 16.22 mm overhang, 21.59° offset angle – deliberately sitting between the two usual formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Unity?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it takes on the best argument for unipivot arms and defuses the best counter-argument. Resting on a single point, the arm follows the groove as readily as no gimbal bearing can. That very freedom is normally also what makes it wobbly. The magnetic field gives it back the guidance it was missing, without adding friction. Aluminium, stainless steel and a carbon armtube keep the construction around it quiet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed and calm at the same time. The space opens up wide, instruments stand firmly in place, and fine dynamics come through unchecked – even where other arms are already starting to blur. The Unity sounds distinctly direct: it adds nothing to the recording and takes nothing away. With 16 grams of effective mass, it's tailored to cartridges with fairly low stylus compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Unity suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor analogue listeners who want to reach the very top and bring a cartridge between 5.0 and 17.0 grams. In silver it's the choice for turntables with an aluminium chassis or a light-coloured plinth. Plainly put: if your cartridge falls outside this weight window, even the best arm won't help – then we'll find another solution together. And anyone deliberately after a soft, warm vintage sound gets rather the opposite from the Unity: sobriety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA top-tier tonearm that elegantly settles an old technical debate: unipivot or gimbal? Here you get the advantages of the former without its drawbacks. Continuously variable VTA adjustment during playback, finely adjustable azimuth and a cleanly fitted Super Sixstream cable make it practical for everyday use. Whether your turntable provides the necessary 238 mm, we'll quickly work out with you at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e radial tonearm, 10 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing:\u003c\/strong\u003e magnetically stabilised single-point sapphire bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArmtube:\u003c\/strong\u003e carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminium (silver), stainless steel, carbon armtube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 254 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverhang:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.22 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffset angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.59°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 238 mm (tonearm pivot to spindle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 370 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable cartridges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0 g – 17.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e tracking force, azimuth, VTA continuously variable (also during playback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clearaudio Super Sixstream, 1.1 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 790 g (without counterweight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-year manufacturer's warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e tonearm with counterweight, Super Sixstream signal cable (1.1 m, RCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow heavy can my cartridge be on the Unity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 5.0 and 17.0 grams. That's deliberately a window, not a blanket figure: below it the counterweight can no longer balance the cartridge cleanly, and above it the same applies. With 16 grams of effective mass, the arm is designed for cartridges of medium to low stylus compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sets the Unity apart from an ordinary unipivot arm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magnetic field. The arm rests on a single-point sapphire bearing, but is additionally held magnetically along its axis. That preserves the typical light running while removing the loose wobble that bothers many listeners with a classic unipivot – especially when setting azimuth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat mounting distance does the Unity need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e238 mm from the tonearm pivot to the platter spindle, with 254 mm effective length and 370 mm overall length. As a 10-inch arm it falls under neither the common 9-inch nor the 12-inch dimensions. We'll work this out against your turntable in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Unity also available with a DIN connection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This version comes with the Super Sixstream signal cable fitted to RCA; Clearaudio alternatively offers the Unity with a DIN connection. The DIN version is worth it if you want to swap the tonearm cable later, or if your phono stage is built for it. Technically both variants are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Unity in silver at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause with this arm the setup decides the outcome, and we don't have to leave that to you. We check in advance whether your cartridge fits the weight window, mount and set it up in Wädenswil, and stay available afterwards as an authorised Clearaudio dealer. Contact: +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), 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, more arms under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003eTonearms\u003c\/a\u003e. 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