Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
Rumble [dB]
Speed
33, 45, 78
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Synthetic
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
8.00
Straight
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Clearaudio Innovation Basic turntable is a high-end audio component designed for exceptional vinyl playback. Here are its key technical specifications and features:
Construction and Design
Resonance-optimized chassis with a three-point star-shaped design
Sandwich construction of Panzerholz (bulletproof wood) and aluminum
Total weight: Approximately 8 kg (without tonearm and power supply)
Dimensions (W/D/H): 460 × 485 × 125 mm (18.11 × 19.09 × 4.92 inches) with tonearm base, without tonearm
Platter and Drive System
38 mm thick main platter made of polyoxymethylene (POM) with high density and excellent dimensional stability
Belt-driven system with a high-torque DC motor developed exclusively for Clearaudio
Speed options: 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm
Bearing Technology
Clearaudio patented Ceramic Magnetic Bearing (CMB) technology
Inverted bearing with polished ceramic shaft and sintered bronze insert
Motor and Speed Control
Decoupled high-torque DC motor
Optical Speed Control (OSC) using an infrared sensor for real-time speed monitoring and adjustment
Additional Features
Dual tonearm capability with two tonearm mounting bases
Fine height adjustment for precise leveling
Available in natural wood or black lacquer finish with aluminum