Clearaudio Magnify User manual

User manual
Bedienungsanleitung
© clearaudio
electronic GmbH, 2018/10 Made in Germany
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Dear audio enthusiast,
Congratulations ! You have purchased one of the best radial tonearm`s available in the World of
High-End Audio. The Magnify tonearm is manufactured to the highest degree of tolerance and
quality.
This innovative radial tonearm features the from Clearaudio developed unique ball bearing magnet
hybrid technology. This enhances a high quality sound reproduction and in addition many options of
ne adjustments like vertical tracking force (VTF), vertical tracking adjustment (VTA optional) and
the azimuth.
To achieve the full performance and to avoid any damages to this product, please take your time to
get familiar with your Clearaudio
Magnify tonearm.
Please enjoy listening to music with the
Magnify tonearm!
Your Clearaudio - team
Warning
Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.
Do not remove the cover from the equipment.
Do not insert anything into the equipment through the ventilation holes.
Do not handle the mains lead with wet hands.
No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the equipment.
Only for use on turntables.
CE-MARKIERUNG

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Contents
1. List of components .......................................................4
2. Magnify tonearm mounting .........................................5
2.1 Magnify - tonearm with VTA – Lifter:........................................ 5
2.2 Magnify tonearm without VTA – Lifter:..................................... 7
2.3 Magnify tonearm mounting on a non Clearaudio turntable...... 8
3. Magnify tonearm adjustments .....................................9
3.1 Adjustment of the Tracking force.............................................. 9
3.2 Azimuth adjustment.................................................................. 9
3.3 Anti-skating adjustment............................................................ 10
3.4 Adjustment of the damping....................................................... 10
4. Special notes.................................................................11
4.1 Maintenance .............................................................................. 11
4.2 Transportation........................................................................... 11
4.3 Service....................................................................................... 11
5. Technical data...............................................................12
Warranty...........................................................................24-25

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1. List of components
The Clearaudio Magnify tonearm is delivered in a customized packing to ensure its safe transport.
Please check the contents as shown in the pictures below:
Magnify tonearm (optional with VTA-Lifter):
1. Magnify tonearm
Magnify installation base
(VTA-Lifter optional)
6. Paper alignment gauge
2. 3 x Hex wrencch
(# 1,5 , # 2 , # 3) 7. Not shown: User manual
3. 1 pcs. additional counter weight:
- 36 g
- 2x at head screw 3 x 8
8. Not shown: Warranty card, Clearaudio
quality card, sales return paper
4. Screw driver 9. Not shown:
stainless steel shim
5.
Magnify tonearm base an screws:
- 3 x M4 x 10
Recommended tools for most precise adjustment:
• Clearaudio
Cartridge alignment gauge (Art. No: AC005 / IEC)
• Clearaudio Weight Watcher (for the adjustment of the cartridge tracking force (Art. No.: AC094)
Available at www.analogshop.de
Pic. 1: List of components
12-4
5
6

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2. Magnify tonearm mounting
Please keep in mind that the following instructions are covering the mount of the Magnify tonearm
on any Clearaudio turntable. Installation on other brand turntables is possible, but not covered in
this manual.
Please refer to the turntable manufacturer´s user manual.
2.1 Magnify - tonearm with VTA – Lifter:
1).
Slide the VTA-Lifter into the drilling of the tonearm base. Lock the VTA-Lifter with the delivered
screws on the bottomside of the tonearm base (pic. 3 ).
Pic. 2: Magnify tonearm with VTA-Lifter
Pic. 3: Set up of tonearm base with VTA-Lifter
To pre-adjust the height of the tonearm in the VTA-Lifter, lift the VTA-Lifter up and loosen the screws
and slide the tonearm shaft to the required position.
Pic. 4: Adjustment of the height of tonearm with VTA-Lifter
After adjustment of the tonearm height tighten the screw again. For the nal height adjustment the
cartridge should be mounted.

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Pic. 5: Distance from spindle to the pivot (222 mm)
2).
To adjust the distance of the tonearm Clearaudio recommends the Clearaudio IEC alignment
gauge (Art. No.: AC005 / IEC; also available at www.analogshop.de).
Make sure that the distance from the spindle to the pivot point (center) of the tonearm is exact
222mm. When moving the armboard in one or another direction you can set the correct distance.
After distance is adjusted, tighten the screw of the armboard.
222 mm
Adjustment of the tonearm height with VTA – Lifter:
Please follow hereby the user manual of the VTA – Lifter.
The height of the tonearm ist adjusted correct, if the upper side of the mounted cartridge is parallel
to the surface of the record (when the cartridge is lifted down).

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Pic. 6: Magnify tonearm without VTA-Lifter
Pic. 8: Distance from spindle to the pivot (222 mm)
2.2 Magnify tonearm without VTA – Lifter:
1).
Tighten the mounting plate for the Magnify tonearm with the screws onto the mounted tonearm
base. Please take the delivered screws.
Feed the tonearm cable through the mounting plate
and slide the tonearm feet through the drilling of the
mounting plate.
Pic. 7: Placing the tonearmbase
2).
To adjust the pivot of the tonearm Clearaudio
recommends the Clearaudio IEC alignment
gauge (Art. No.: AC005 / IEC; also available at
www.analogshop.de).
Make sure that the distance from the spindle
to the pivot point (center) of the tonearm is
exact 222mm. When moving the armboard in
one or another direction you can set the correct
distance. After distance is adjusted, tighten the
screw of the armboard.
222 mm

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Adjustment of the tonearm height without VTA – Lifter:
By loosen the screws on the side of the intallation tonearm base you can adjust the height of the
tonearm.
The height of the tonearm is adjusted correct, when the upper side of the mounted cartridge is
parallel to the surface of the record (when the cartridge is lifted down).
2.3 Magnify tonearm mounting on a non-Clearaudio turntable
To install the aluminum clamping ring on the turntable chassis, you will need to drill the required
holes. Please refer to the drilling template shown below (Picture 9) for the measurements to mark
the exact drilling holes.
Please be informed, that this drawing is not suitable for use as a mounting tool.
Use a 3.3 mm HSS drill bit, then cut an M4 thread into each hole using an appropriate tap cutting
tool.
If the turntable chassis material is not suitable for cutting threads, please use a 4.5 mm HSS drill bit
to drill the holes through the material. In this case use standard bolts and nuts to x the arm base.
Pic. 9: Dimensions for the correct positions of the boreholes

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Counterweights
in g Range of adjustable cartridge weights:
90 g
(installed weight) Approx. 4.7 g Approx. 13.5 g
90 g + 36 g
(add on weight) Approx. 11 g Approx. 22 g
Pic. 10: Adjustment of the tracking force
3.2 Azimuth adjustment
The azimuth is already pre-adjusted, when the
Magnify
tonearm has left our factory:
If you need to change the azimuth, please loosen the
screw on the bottom side of the tonearm headshell
(# 1,5). Now you can change the azimuth.
After the adjustment is nished, lock the srew in the
headshell again.
Pic. 11: Adjustment of the azimuth
3. Magnify tonearm adjustments
The now following adjustments require an already mounted cartridge on the headshell.
Therefore please follow the instructions in the users manual of the cartridge manufacturer.
Please handle with care!
3.1 Adjustment of the Tracking force
By turning the installed counterweight (approx 90 gram) you can adjust the tracking force.
In addition to the already installed counter weight you can nd an another counter weight at the
accessory (approx. 36 gram).
Please nd the range of adjustable cartridge weights in the chart below.

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3.3 Anti-skating adjustment
On the top side of your Magnify tonearm there are two wheels.
By turning the bigger wheel you can adjust the Anti - Skating. The adjustment also depends on the
tracking force of the cartridge.
Turning clockwise = slover anti-skating
Turning counter clockwise = stronger anti-skating
Bigger wheel for anti-skating adjustment
Adjustment anti-skating: Tracking force:
Minimal anti-skating >> 10 - 15 mN
Medium anti-skating >> 15 - 20 mN
Maximum anti-skating >> 20 mN and more
3.4 Adjustment of the damping
For dierent sound eects, during playback, you can adjust the damping (the distance of the
magnets) by turning the smaller wheel on the top side of the Magnify tonearm.
Pic. 12: Adjustment of the anti-skating
Turning clockwise = stroner damping
Turning counter clockwise = slower damping
Smaller wheel for damping adjustment
Pic. 13: Adjustment of the damping
Attention:
Before the rst use or after a long storage, please apply the lift unit up and down approximately 4-5
times, so that the oil inside can dissolve in order that the lift unit can move smoothly.
The general set-up is now nished.
Clearaudio wishes you a lot of pleasure with your new Magnify tonearm!