ClearAudio Satisfy Kardan

The Satisfy Kardan is a high-end tonearm designed by the German manufacturer ClearAudio to equip audiophile-quality turntables. The result of cutting-edge engineering, this tonearm combines advanced technology with artisanal craftsmanship to deliver precise and musical playback of vinyl records.

Innovative Design in the Service of Musicality

The Satisfy Kardan stands out with its dual gimbal design, providing exceptional fluidity of movement. The vertical and horizontal axes rest on high-precision sapphire bearings, sourced from Swiss watchmaking. This construction allows the tonearm to follow the slightest groove undulations with extreme sensitivity, free from mechanical resistance.

Another major innovation lies in its magnetic anti-skating system. Unlike traditional mechanical systems, the adjustment here is made via a magnetic field, eliminating any parasitic friction. The anti-skating force can thus be finely tuned to perfectly counteract the centripetal force acting on the tonearm.

Premium Materials for Optimal Acoustic Performance

ClearAudio offers the Satisfy Kardan in several finishes, each providing specific sound characteristics. The aluminum version, available in black or silver, combines lightness and rigidity for neutral and precise sound reproduction. The carbon fiber model further reduces parasitic resonances, enabling even finer playback of micro-details.

The tonearm tube benefits from high-precision machining, ensuring perfect straightness and high inertia. Its geometry has been optimized to minimize tracking errors throughout the groove. The aluminum headshell ensures optimal coupling with the cartridge, without coloring the signal.

Direct Wiring to Preserve Signal Integrity

One of the most remarkable features of the Satisfy Kardan is its uninterrupted wiring from the cartridge to the output connectors. ClearAudio has eliminated any intermediate connections that could compromise the delicate electrical signal generated by the cartridge.

This direct wiring uses high-purity OFC copper conductors, individually shielded to prevent interference. The result is exceptional signal transmission integrity, preserving the full harmonic richness and dynamics of the original recording.

Thoughtful Ergonomics for Precise Adjustments

Despite its high performance, the Satisfy Kardan remains easy to install and adjust. Its universal mounting system allows it to fit most turntables on the market. The tonearm height can be precisely adjusted using a micrometric screw, optimizing the tracking geometry.

The tracking force is adjusted via a highly precise graduated counterweight. Azimuth can be finely tuned thanks to the pivoting headshell. These adjustments allow users to fully exploit the potential of the best cartridges on the market, whether moving magnet or moving coil.

Remarkable Versatility

Although designed to equip ClearAudio’s high-end turntables, the Satisfy Kardan is perfectly compatible with a wide range of turntables. Its extended adjustment range allows it to accommodate cartridges weighing between 2.5 and 17 grams, covering nearly all models on the market.

This versatility makes it an excellent choice for audiophiles looking to upgrade their turntable’s original tonearm. It delivers a significant improvement in tracking precision and musicality, regardless of the quality of the rest of the audio system.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions and Adjustments

• Pivot-to-stylus distance: 302 mm
• Effective arm length: 239.31 mm
• Total length: 302 mm
• Tracking force adjustment range: 2.5 g - 17 g
• Overhang: 17.31 mm

Null Points

• Inner: 66.00 mm
• Outer: 120.9 mm

Angles and Factors

• Offset angle: 25.54°
• Tilt angle: 0.123° / cm
• Average skating factor: 0.43

Wiring

• Type: Direct Wire Plus Clearaudio Cable (1.1 m)
• Termination: RCA connectors (MPC)

Weight by Models

• Black aluminum Kardan: 350 g
• Silver aluminum Kardan: 350 g
• Carbon Kardan: 345 g