{"product_id":"clearaudiouniversal12zollcinchbl","title":"Clearaudio Universal 12-Inch Tonearm RCA, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Universal 12-inch is a radial tonearm with an extremely low-friction precision bearing and a carbon armtube – this version with 308.01 mm effective length, RCA connection and black aluminium parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt holds the cartridge so steady above the groove that the stylus only has to do what it was built for: follow the modulation. The vertical and horizontal axes run on high-precision, selected ball bearings, and the carbon tube keeps resonances out of the signal path. Tracking force, azimuth and VTA can all be finely adjusted – VTA even while the record is playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Universal 12-inch?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the geometry. With 308.01 mm effective length, 13.01 mm overhang and an offset angle of 18.85°, the stylus stays flatter to the groove across the record side than with a 9-inch arm – so tracking error falls accordingly. Add to that a bearing that offers the arm practically no resistance, and a depth of adjustment you'd otherwise only find two price classes higher. Let's be honest: most tonearms leave you guessing. This one lets you measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fully grown high-end radial arm with carbon tube, stainless-steel elements and black-finished aluminium – visually understated, mechanically uncompromising. From the factory it's wired continuously with Clearaudio's low-impedance Super Sixstream cable (1.1 m) and terminated in RCA. Cartridges between 2.9 and 21.0 grams can be balanced cleanly, with the counterweight included. Mounting distance is 295 mm from pivot to spindle – the one number that has to match your turntable before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Universal 12-inch for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who wants a first-class radial arm with full alignment control and owns a turntable that offers 295 mm mounting distance. Bottom line: if you're just getting started in analogue, a smaller Clearaudio arm serves you better and more affordably. And if you're running a very heavy cartridge beyond 21 grams, talk to us first – that's this arm's limit. The RCA version is the straightforward standard: plug the cable in, done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low-compromise radial arm that gives a high-quality cartridge the stage it deserves – precisely adjustable, cleanly wired, and backed by a five-year manufacturer's warranty. Whether 295 mm mounting distance works on your turntable is something we work out with you at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil in two minutes, before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e radial tonearm, 12-inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing:\u003c\/strong\u003e extremely low-friction precision bearing, high-precision selected ball bearings for vertical and horizontal axes\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 (black), stainless steel, carbon armtube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 308.01 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverhang:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.01 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffset angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.85°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 295 mm (tonearm pivot to spindle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 420 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable cartridge weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.9 g – 21.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e tracking force, azimuth, VTA (VTA during playback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clearaudio Super Sixstream, 1.1 m, continuous\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 760 g (incl. counterweight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-year manufacturer's warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e tonearm with counterweight, factory-fitted Super Sixstream cable (1.1 m, RCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat changes between the Universal in 9-inch and 12-inch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMainly the geometry. The 12-inch has 308.01 mm effective length, 13.01 mm overhang and an 18.85° offset angle, versus 239 mm, 17 mm and 24.89° for the 9-inch. The longer arm tracks more accurately across the record side, but needs 295 mm instead of 222 mm mounting distance. We check in advance whether your turntable can accommodate that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich cartridges can I mount on the Universal 12-inch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCartridges between 2.9 and 21.0 grams. That covers practically all common MM and MC cartridges, from light moving magnets to powerful moving coils. Only true heavyweights above 21 grams can no longer be balanced cleanly by the counterweight. Tell us your cartridge and we'll let you know in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat connection does this version have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCA. The arm is wired continuously from the factory with Clearaudio's Super Sixstream cable (1.1 m) and terminated with RCA plugs – no adapter, no extra connector in the signal path. If your cable path or phono stage is designed for DIN, the Universal 12-inch is also available in a DIN version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I adjust VTA during playback?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Fine VTA adjustment works while the record is playing – handy for matching arm height to pressings of different thickness while you hear the result in real time. Tracking force and azimuth are set with the platter at rest. On request, we take care of the complete initial setup for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Universal 12-inch from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause mounting and aligning an arm of this class takes experience – and our practised team brings exactly that. We calculate the mounting distance against your turntable, advise honestly on cartridge matching, and handle the manufacturer's warranty correctly. Get in touch at +41 44 680 22 00, via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or at shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more arms under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003eTonearms\u003c\/a\u003e, and the matching cartridge under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e. 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