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
12.00
Straight
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Clearaudio Innovation Compact is a high-end turntable that combines advanced technology with precision engineering. Here are its key technical specifications and features:
Construction and Design
Resonance-optimized chassis made of a sandwich of Panzerholz (bulletproof wood) and aluminum
Total weight: Approximately 12 kg (26 lbs) without tonearm and power supply
Dimensions (W/D/H): 460 × 485 × 157 mm (18.11 × 19.09 × 6.18 inches) with tonearm base, without tonearm
Platter and Drive System
70 mm (2.75 inch) thick main platter made of polyoxymethylene (POM) with CNC-precision milled surface
Solid stainless steel sub-platter, dynamically balanced
Belt-driven system with a high-torque 24V DC motor
Speed options: 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm
Speed accuracy: < ±0.08%
Bearing Technology
Clearaudio patented Ceramic Magnetic Bearing (CMB) in main platter/upper drive platter assembly
Inverted bearing in lower drive platter
Speed Control
Optical Speed Control (OSC) using an infrared sensor for real-time speed monitoring and adjustment
Additional Features
Dual tonearm capability
Available in black or wood chassis finish
Optional piano black finish with Panzerholz piano black trim (special order)