Description
TT5 Tangential Tone Arm
Why go tangential?
In a conventional pivoted tone arm, the arm is ‘dragged’ across the record’s surface by the stylus following the record groove. A similar motion occurs in Clearaudio’s tangential tone arms, but the arm moves tangentially, with the stylus propelling the tone arm along a linear bearing which comprises a carriage running on precision rollers along a meticulously polished glass rail.
The cartridge therefore remains parallel to the record groove, following the same path as the cutting head did when making the record, thus eliminating any lateral tracking error. And since the record groove, stylus, cantilever and tone arm are perfectly aligned, no side forces are generated and so anti-skating compensation is no longer required.
Tracking force and azimuth are easily and finely adjustable so that the cartridge and stylus are always in the perfect position to read the musical information in the record groove.
The affordable solution
With the TT5, Clearaudio offers vinyl fans a more affordable entry point into tangential tone arm technology. The TT5’s surprising and excellent value for money is down to eschewing one or two of the features of its ‘big brothers’, the TT2 and TT3.
For example, the TT5 adopts a new, fully rigid design. However, for those who still want the convenience the bigger arms’ ability to swing out of the way when loading records, Clearaudio have created the optional TT5 swing base which, as it’s name suggests, allows the entire arm assembly to be swung out of the way when changing records.
Review magazine “Audio” included the TT5 in its analogue highlights of 2015. We are confident that this will still be the case for many years to come. This exceptional tone arm is available in black and silver versions.
Specifications
- Construction details: Tangential tracking, resonance optimised chassis
- Drive: Purely mechanical
- Bearing: High-precision, extremely smooth-running and dry-running ball bearing
- Guide: Polished glass tube
- Dimensions: W,D,H 200mm x 140mm x 150mm
- Wiring: Clearaudio Sixstream Super Wire 1100mm length terminated with RCA connector
- Weight: 560 gram without aluminium arm base, Aluminium arm base – 60 gram
- Warranty: 5 years provided Manufacturer’s guarantee card is filled out correctly and sent back within 2 weeks to Clearaudio
An optional swing base is available for this arm, cost $795. Both TT5 arm and base available in silver or black.
To view other tone arms in the Clearaudio range go to Clarify and Unify.
To read a review on this tangential tone arm go to HiFi Choice
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