{"product_id":"clearaudiouniversal12zollcinchsi","title":"Clearaudio Universal 12-Inch Tonearm RCA, Silver","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 silver aluminium parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this arm special isn't visible: a bearing of selected ball bearings for the vertical and horizontal axes that offers the cartridge practically no resistance as it follows the groove. The carbon tube, meanwhile, stays quiet instead of contributing resonances of its own. Tracking force, azimuth and VTA are all finely adjustable, height even during playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Universal 12-inch?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause in analogue technology, length isn't an end in itself, it's mathematics. 308.01 mm effective length, 13.01 mm overhang, 18.85° offset: across the entire record side, the stylus stays closer to the ideal tangent than with a shorter arm. On top of that comes a depth of adjustment that otherwise only starts noticeably higher up the shelf. Anyone claiming you can't hear the difference has usually simply never had it set up properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete high-end radial arm in silver – aluminium, stainless steel and a carbon armtube that goes especially well with light-coloured plinths and aluminium chassis. Wiring runs continuously with Clearaudio's low-impedance Super Sixstream (1.1 m) all the way to the RCA plug. The counterweight is included, balancing cartridges from 2.9 to 21.0 grams. Decisive for planning: 295 mm mounting distance from pivot to spindle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Universal 12-inch for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor discerning listeners with a turntable that can actually accommodate the long arm – 295 mm mounting distance isn't a detail, it's the first question. Bottom line: this arm has no place on a compact entry-level turntable, and anyone who doesn't want to deal with alignment at all is leaving potential on the table – unless they leave it to us. This version is terminated in RCA from the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA radial arm with no discernible weakness: a smooth-running precision bearing, a low-resonance carbon tube, complete alignment control and a five-year manufacturer's warranty. In silver, it's the more understated of the two – until you look closer. We work out at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil which version and which connection suit your turntable, before anything gets ordered.\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 (silver), 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 silver\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's the difference between the 9-inch and 12-inch versions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tonearm geometry. 12-inch means 308.01 mm effective length, 13.01 mm overhang and 18.85° offset; the 9-inch version has 239 mm, 17 mm and 24.89°. The longer arm keeps the stylus closer to the tangent, but requires 295 mm mounting distance instead of 222 mm on the turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow heavy can my cartridge be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 2.9 and 21.0 grams, the counterweight balances every cartridge cleanly. That covers pretty much every MM and MC cartridge you'd want to run on an arm of this class. Only true heavyweights above that fall outside the range – better to ask us first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs silver the only finish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Universal 12-inch is available in silver and in black, technically identical. Silver suits turntables with aluminium chassis and light-coloured plinths particularly well, while black recedes more visually. Both finishes come with either RCA or DIN connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the arm height be adjusted during playback?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, VTA can be adjusted while the record is playing. You hear the effect directly instead of having to replay the record after every change – a real advantage with pressings of different thicknesses. Tracking force and azimuth are set with the platter at rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Universal 12-inch in silver from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause an arm of this class only delivers what you're paying for once it's been properly aligned. Our technician Mauri mounts and aligns it in Wädenswil, we check the mounting distance against your turntable beforehand, and we advise on the right cartridge match. Reach us at +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), or 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, matching cartridges under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e. 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