Turntable Details
Drive
Idler
Motor
Wow & Flutter %
0.3
Rumble [dB]
55
Speed
16, 33, 45, 78
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
290
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
Straight
Platter Weight [kg]
2
Plinth Material
Wood
Price
Additional information
The Pierre Clément H4 turntable is a professional, vintage audiophile model featuring:
Drive: Idler wheel (roller drive) mechanism, known for robust and reliable operation.
Speeds: 16, 33, 45, and 78 RPM with precision around ±0.3%.
Platter: Approximately 29 cm diameter and 2 kg weight for stable rotation.
Wow and flutter: Around 0.3% WRMS, with rumble measured at approximately -55 dB, showing excellent speed stability and noise isolation.
Tonearms: Often equipped with two tonearms, including the Pierre Clément L7 or Schlumberger tonearms, optimized for monophonic playback with high output and smooth natural midrange reproduction.
Technology: Tube-based amplification phases and preamplification designed for preserving high fidelity sound, used commonly in professional broadcast and archival playback scenarios.
Construction: Wooden base with careful damping and design for vibration isolation.
The H4 is appreciated for its firm and earthbound sound quality, matching well with EMT and other classic professional cartridges and preamps.
The model is considered a collectible audiophile turntable representing Pierre Clément’s commitment to high-quality analog sound reproduction with legacy from professional broadcast applications.
This turntable reflects the meticulous mechanical and electro-acoustic engineering for which Pierre Clément is renowned, emphasizing noise control, speed stability, and authentic sound retrieval from records.