Clearaudio's vision for the concept: design an elegantly styled turntable package featuring a level of groundbreaking technology usually only found in high-end turntables, combining plug-and-play simplicity with outstanding sound quality and affordability.
Beneath the sleek, contemporary exterior is a level of technical sophistication unique to Clearaudio.
The concept’s body is carefully crafted from medium-density wood fibre (or, optionally, pressure-formed solid wood) with a selection of smart made-to-match surface finishes. The body’s upper layer incorporates a special high-tech satined plastic compound designed to minimise unwanted resonance.
The DC motor is fed by an external voltage-stabilised power supply and is completely decoupled from the turntable’s body to ensure no mechanical interference.
The concept tonearm features a magnetic bearing that is friction-free for extremely low distortion and superb performance. The package is completed with the high quality concept MM or concept MC cartridge (Upgrade possible).
Innovative, high-performing, user-friendly and affordable. Now that’s what we call an unbeatable concept.
Approx. 7.5kg / Wood: 7.9kg (incl. motor, tonearm and cartridge)
33 ⅓, 45 and 78 rpm
medium-density wood:
black/silver or black/black
pressure-formed solid wood:
black/wood or black/dark wood
Cartridge: optional with concept MM, concept MC, Essence MC
Tonearm: optional with concept or Satisfy Kardan
Upgrade for cartridge/tonearm possible
Construction Details | Resonance-optimised bodywork; body comprises medium-density wood fibre or pressure-formed solid wood; upper layer incorporates high-tech satined plastic compound. |
Speed ranges | Electronic speed selection, 33 ⅓, 45 rpm (78 rpm optional) |
Drive unit | Decoupled and resonance damped DC motor, flat belt-drive and plug-in power supply unit designed for worldwide use with all networks and power frequencies. |
Bearing | Polished and tempered steel shaft in a sintered bronze housing, running on a Teflon thrust-pad. |
Platter | Synthetic material, CNC precision milled surface; 30mm / 1.18 inch thickness; aluminum sub-platter |
Speed variation | ± 0.05 % |
Power consumption | Max. consumption: 1.5 Watt Consumption in operation: 0.5 Watt Off mode: 0.0 Watt |
Weight | Approx. 7.5kg / Wood: 7.9kg (incl. motor, tonearm and cartridge) |
Dimensions (w/d/h in inches) | Approx. 16.54 x 13.78 x 4.92 (with tonearm) |
Dimensions (w/d/h in mm) | Approx. 420 x 350 x 125 (with tonearm) |
Warranty | 2 years* |
If you feel the need for an outstanding turntable between now and then though, don't think twice.
The concept is easy to setup, easy to use, and it sounds great. At this price point, it's king.