{"product_id":"clearaudiouniversal12zolldinsi","title":"Clearaudio Universal 12-Inch Tonearm DIN, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Universal 12-inch DIN is a radial tonearm with an extremely low-friction precision bearing and a carbon armtube – this version with 308.01 mm effective length, a 5-pin DIN connector at the arm, and silver aluminium parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the arm base sits a DIN socket instead of a permanently fitted cable. That turns the tonearm cable into a component you can choose independently of the arm and swap out later. The mechanics above it remain those of the Universal: selected ball bearings on both axes, a rigid carbon tube, and fine adjustment for tracking force, azimuth and VTA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Universal 12-inch with DIN?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause an arm of this class stays with you for a long time, and cables are allowed to change. The geometry is fixed and is the real reason for the length: 308.01 mm effective, 13.01 mm overhang, 18.85° offset – the stylus stays closer to the tangent across the entire record side. What happens after that is up to you, and that's exactly the appeal of the DIN output. An upgrade that never gets stuck at the screwdriver stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA silver high-end radial arm made from aluminium, stainless steel and carbon, plus Clearaudio's Super Sixstream (1.1 m) already terminated from DIN to RCA. The counterweight is included and balances cartridges from 2.9 to 21.0 grams. The arm tips the scales at 760 grams, measures 420 mm overall, and needs 295 mm mounting distance – the figure every planning starts with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Universal 12-inch DIN for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor analogue listeners with a large turntable who don't want to commit to a fixed tonearm cable – whether because a swap is planned or the phono stage already runs on DIN. Bottom line: if you'll never actually swap the included cable, you don't need the DIN output and are just as well served by the continuously wired RCA version. And without the necessary 295 mm on your turntable, neither version will work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanically identical to the RCA version, more flexible in practice: the DIN output keeps your cable path open without making you compromise at the start. Precision bearing, carbon tube, full alignment and a five-year manufacturer's warranty – in silver, the version for light-coloured turntables. What really makes sense in your system is something we discuss at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, before anything is 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\u003eConnection at the arm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-pin DIN (tonearm cable detachable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clearaudio Super Sixstream, 1.1 m, terminated DIN to 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, Super Sixstream cable (1.1 m, DIN to RCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the point of a 5-pin DIN connector on the tonearm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt keeps the tonearm cable detachable. At the arm base sits a DIN socket instead of a permanently fitted cable, so you can connect a different cable later without dismounting the arm. The Clearaudio Super Sixstream (1.1 m, DIN to RCA) is already included as standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Universal 12-inch fit my turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's decided by the mounting distance: 295 mm from tonearm pivot to spindle, with 420 mm overall length. Many compact turntables don't offer that, but large chassis and separate tonearm bases do. Send us your turntable model and we'll check it before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes silver sound different from black?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the two finishes are technically identical – same geometry, same bearing, same carbon tube. The difference is purely visual: silver harmonises with aluminium chassis and light-coloured plinths, black recedes more discreetly. Both come with DIN and with RCA connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow heavy can the cartridge be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 2.9 and 21.0 grams, every cartridge can be balanced cleanly. That covers the vast majority of high-quality MM and MC cartridges. If your cartridge is heavier than that, the arm won't fit – tell us in advance what you're planning to mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Universal 12-inch DIN in silver from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we take care of the two questions that usually cause trouble: does the arm fit mechanically on the turntable, and which cable belongs on the DIN output? Mauri mounts and aligns it in Wädenswil, and the warranty runs through us. 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\u003eFind matching tonearm cables under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phonokabel\"\u003ePhono Cables\u003c\/a\u003e, more arms under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003eTonearms\u003c\/a\u003e. 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