Weightless stability.

Universal

The Universal combines precise bearing technology, high stability and comfortable adjustment options to create a versatile High-End tonearm. It is also optionally available with VTA-Lifter.

Weight

9 inch: 745 g
12 inch: 760 g
(incl. counterweight)

Offset angle

9 inch: 24.89°
12 inch: 18.85°

Material/Colour

Aluminium (black/silver), stainless steel, carbon tonearm tube (black/silver)

Precise ball bearings

Carefully selected ball bearings for vertical and horizontal axes ensure that the Universal guarantees vibration-free tracking of the cartridge.

Extreme macro photograph of the tonearm tube of a clearaudio Universal tonearm. The characteristic silvery-grey patterned weave of the ultra-rigid carbon fibre tube fills the entire image and is razor-sharp in focus.

Ultra-rigid and feather-light: The woven carbon tube of the Universal tonearm minimises resonances.

Ultra-rigid carbon tube

The carbon tonearm tube combines high rigidity with low weight and supports particularly smooth and precise tracking.

Close-up of the bearing and counterweight construction of the silver clearaudio Universal tonearm. Clearly visible is the fine, engraved graduated scale on the cylindrical metal tube, as well as the matte counterweight behind it for precise adjustment.

Maximum precision: The engraved fine scale facilitates exact tracking force adjustment.

Comfortably adjustable

Azimuth and VTA can be adjusted precisely and comfortably. With the optional VTA-Lifter, the vertical tracking angle can even be adjusted during playback. A fine scale on the counterweight additionally facilitates exact adjustment of the tracking force.

High compatibility.

The Universal is available in 9-inch and 12-inch versions and can be combined with virtually all common cartridges, which can be mounted and changed easily.

Close-ups

Close-up of the solid, black tonearm base of the clearaudio Universal with integrated VTA lifter. Shown are the precisely manufactured adjustment wheels and knurled screws made from anodised aluminium against a pure white background.

Cut-out product photograph of the clearaudio Universal tonearm in the silver 9-inch version against a white background. The tonearm with its characteristic carbon tube and gleaming metal headshell is elegantly reflected downwards.

A close-up of the clearaudio da Vinci V2 cartridge mounted on a silver headshell and carbon tonearm tube. The cartridge features a distinctive red anodised aluminium body bearing the engraved lettering

Specifications

Technical data – Universal (9 inch)

DESIGN PRINCIPLE:	Radial tonearm With an extremely low-friction bearing Available in 9 and 12 inch
MATERIAL:	Aluminium (black/silver), stainless steel, carbon tonearm tube (black/silver)
ADJUSTABLE CARTRIDGES:	2.9 g – 24.8 g
OVERHANG:	17 mm
OVERALL LENGTH:	345 mm
EFFECTIVE LENGTH:	239 mm
MOUNTING DISTANCE:	222 mm (tonearm pivot to spindle)
OFFSET ANGLE:	24.89°
SIGNAL CABLE:	1.1 m clearaudio Super Sixtream terminated with RCA
WEIGHT:	745 g (incl. counterweight)
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY:	5 years* * Upon return of the completed warranty card to clearaudio within 14 days of purchase.

Technical Data – Universal (12 inch)

DESIGN PRINCIPLE:	Radial tonearm With an extremely low-friction bearing Available in 9 and 12 inch
MATERIAL:	Aluminium (black/silver), stainless steel, carbon tonearm tube (black/silver)
ADJUSTABLE CARTRIDGES:	2.9 g – 21.0 g
OVERHANG:	13.01 mm
OVERALL LENGTH:	420 mm
EFFECTIVE LENGTH:	308.01 mm
MOUNTING DISTANCE:	295 mm (tonearm pivot to spindle)
OFFSET ANGLE:	18.85°
SIGNAL CABLE:	1.1 m clearaudio Super Sixtream terminated with RCA
WEIGHT:	760 g (incl. counterweight)
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY:	5 years* * Upon return of the completed warranty card to clearaudio within 14 days of purchase.