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CS-TA55 Clefsonic Phono Tonearm

The ClefSonic CS-TA55 is the flagship tonearm in the ClefSonic analogue series, created for reference-level vinyl systems and premium low-output movin…

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CS-TA55 Clefsonic Phono Tonearm

The ClefSonic CS-TA55 is the flagship tonearm in the ClefSonic analogue series, created for reference-level vinyl systems and premium low-output moving coil cartridges. With its black CNC-machined bearing body, carbon-fiber arm tube, gold-accented counterweight system and ultra-rigid pivot architecture, the CS-TA55 is built to deliver maximum stability, silence and groove control.

Every part of the CS-TA55 is designed to reduce unwanted vibration before it reaches the cartridge. The arm tube provides excellent stiffness-to-weight ratio, while the precision bearing assembly keeps motion smooth, accurate and mechanically quiet. Its adjustable VTA, azimuth and anti-skating system allow very fine cartridge setup, especially with advanced stylus profiles such as MicroRidge, Shibata and Fine Line.

The CS-TA55 is made for listeners who want scale, authority and transparency from vinyl. Bass becomes firmer, stereo imaging locks into place, and micro-detail appears from a darker background. This is the tonearm for a serious deck, serious cartridge and serious ears.

Technical Specifications — CS-TA55
Specification CS-TA55
Type Reference static-balanced tonearm
Arm Tube Multi-layer carbon-fiber composite
Bearing System Ultra-low-friction hybrid ceramic gimbal bearing
Bearing Housing CNC-machined aluminium / brass damping inserts
Effective Length 254 mm
Mounting Distance 238 mm
Overhang 16 mm
Offset Angle 22°
Effective Mass 13.8 g
Cartridge Compatibility MM / MC, optimized for MC
Cartridge Weight Range 6 g – 16 g
Tracking Force Range 0 g – 4.0 g
VTA Adjustment Precision tower-style VTA adjustment
Azimuth Adjustment Fine azimuth adjustment
Anti-Skating Magnetic adjustable anti-skating
Internal Wiring Cryo-treated silver-plated copper
Output Connection 5-pin DIN / balanced phono cable compatible
Counterweight Decoupled heavy counterweight with fine adjustment
Damping Integrated mechanical resonance damping
Finish Satin black / graphite / gold accents
Recommended Cartridge Match CS-C50 MC