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
Price
Additional information
The Pierre Clément HL7 turntable is a professional, vintage model known as part of the "Schlumberger" series, featuring:
Drive: Idler wheel (roller drive) mechanism typical of Pierre Clément models.
Platter: Around 29 cm diameter, weighing approximately 2 kg, designed for stability and precise rotation.
Speed Settings: 16, 33, 45, and 78 RPM with speed precision around ±0.3%.
Wow and Flutter: Approximately 0.3% WRMS and rumble about -55 dB, indicating stable and quiet operation.
Design: Mono playback focused with tube electronics, commonly used with Pierre Clément's L7 cartridge and tonearm, which are highly regarded for their smooth and natural midrange sound.
Construction: Solid wooden bases with effective vibration damping.
The HL7 is considered rare and collectible, often praised for its robust build quality and excellent analog fidelity.
Known for its natural, warm sound, the turntable pairs well with vintage preamps and high-output cartridges specific to the Pierre Clément legacy.
The unit represents Pierre Clément's dedication to high professional standards in analog audio as a key figure in French audiophile and broadcast equipment design in the mid-20th century.
This turntable, like other Clément models, is noted for its meticulous mechanical design, vibration isolation, and faithful analogue sound reproduction suitable for professional and audiophile use.