ClearAudio Tracer TA044S

The Tracer radial tonearm may look beautifully minimalist, but beneath its elegant design lies a wealth of craftsmanship and a series of intelligent details. Drawing inspiration from the engineering components of the finest watchmakers, it features a high-precision, low-friction bearing ingeniously crafted from tungsten and sapphire. The tonearm’s carbon fiber tube is both extremely rigid and remarkably lightweight, offering the perfect combination of stability and agility. Moreover, the Tracer’s elegance does not come at the expense of usability - quite the contrary. The anti-skating force is effortlessly adjustable via a simple dial within reach, while the aluminum headshell allows for precise azimuth adjustment. The counterweight is underslung, providing an optimal center of gravity and enabling direct adjustment of the tracking force.

Technical Specifications

Construction

• Radial arm with bearings:
  • Horizontal: sapphire
  • Vertical: ball bearings
• Finish:
  • Carbon tube
  • Black or silver color
  • Matching aluminum parts
• Weight adjustment with micrometric vernier
• Clearaudio Direct Wire Plus connection cable:
  • Length: 1.1 m
  • Connectors: RCA plugs (MPC)

Dimensions and weight

• Bearing/platter axis distance: 222 mm
• Total length: 302 mm
• Clearaudio mounting hole: 24.85 mm (diameter)
• Total weight: 363 g (including counterweight)
• Compatible cartridge weight range: 3 to 17 g