TA1000 NEO vs Clearaudio Tracer
The Tracer's effective mass is 10 g against the TA1000 NEO's 9.3 g, its effective length 239.12 mm against 239.3 mm, and its weight 0.35 kg (1 lbs) against 0.439 kg (1 lbs).
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The Acoustic Signature TA-1000 NEO is a premium tonearm featuring a well-thought-out tube concept, excellent cardanic precision ball bearings, and high-quality materials for optimal sound potential on any turntable. Available in 9″ and 12″ lengths, it includes a low-resonance dual-layer carbon armtube, stainless steel tonearm axis for rigidity and smooth operation, internal Mogami copper wiring, external Audioquest 5-pin phono cable (RCA), brass counterweight, adjustable VTA and azimuth, anti-skating weight, and Rega/SME mounting options. Handcrafted in Germany with a 5-year warranty upon registration.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The Tracer's effective mass is 10 g against the TA1000 NEO's 9.3 g, its effective length 239.12 mm against 239.3 mm, and its weight 0.35 kg (1 lbs) against 0.439 kg (1 lbs).
The Illustrious's effective mass is 12.7 g against the TA1000 NEO's 9.3 g, its effective length 239 mm against 239.3 mm, and its weight 0.85 kg (2 lbs) against 0.439 kg (1 lbs).
The AS-212R's effective mass is 7 g against the TA1000 NEO's 9.3 g, its effective length 232 mm against 239.3 mm, and its weight 0.6 kg (1 lbs) against 0.439 kg (1 lbs).
The TA2000 NEO's effective mass is 9.6 g against the TA1000 NEO's 9.3 g and its weight 0.545 kg (1 lbs) against 0.439 kg (1 lbs). Both share effective length (239.3 mm).
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