The design of the Ovation seems both timeless and minimalist – maximum music enjoyment needs no embellishment.
Within a precision-machined chassis comprising a sandwich of aluminium and panzerholz bulletproof wood, 100,000 tiny metal balls eliminate any possibility of harmful resonances. Hidden under a 40mm-thick platter made of resonancedamping POM is a very quiet decoupled DC motor with high torque.
With Clearaudio's optical speed control (OSC) and ceramic magnetic bearing (CMB), the Ovation achieves supreme speed stability and redefines the standards in its class. Audio journal 'The Absolute Sound' recognised the Ovation's superior qualities and declared it 'Turntable of the Year'.
Approx. 13.5 kg
(without tonearm)
33 ⅓, 45 and 78 rpm
Available in black and wood chassis
Construction details: | Resonance-optimised body, bullet proof wood chassis in sandwich construction embedded between two aluminium plates. |
Speed options: | 33 ⅓, 45, 78rpm |
Drive unit: |
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Bearing: | Cut and polished ceramic shaft in a sintered bronze bushing, Clearaudio patented ceramic magnetic bearing (CMB) |
Platter: | Synthetic material, CNC-precision milled surface, 40mm thickness / 1.57 inch. Aluminium sub-platter |
Speed accuracy (measured): | ± 0.03% |
Power consumption: | Max. consumption: 8.6 watts Consumption in operation: 2.5 watts Standby mode: 2.5 watts Off mode: 0.0 watts |
Total weight: | Approx. 13.5kg |
Dimensions (W/D/H): | Approx. 16.54 × 13.78 × 5.31 inches (without tonearm) |
Dimensions (W/D/H): | Approx. 420 × 350 × 135mm (without tonearm) |
Manufacturer’s warranty: | 5 years* |
With no tricky setup required, Clearaudio's Ovation delivers impressive clarity of definition, transparency to the source, and excellent overall tonal balance. [...] It all adds up to a terrific value - and our Turntable of the Year Award winner.