Turntable Details
Drive
Idler
Motor
Wow & Flutter %
0.3
Rumble [dB]
55
Speed
33, 45, 78
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
Straight
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Pierre Clément Model DR turntable is a vintage broadcast-grade turntable designed in 1965, built for professional and high-fidelity applications. Its technical overview includes:
Drive Mechanism: Roller drive (idler wheel), which transfers motor rotation to the platter via a rubber roller, common before belt drives became standard.
Speeds: Supports 33, 45, and 78 RPM speeds, catering to a broad range of vinyl and shellac discs.
Platter: Approximately 29 cm in diameter and weighs about 2 kg, designed for stable rotation.
Speed Precision: About ±0.3% accuracy with wow and flutter around 0.3% WRMS.
Rumble: Noise level around -55 dB, indicating good isolation of motor noise.
Unique Feature: Locking counterplate to ensure instant and secure start of rotation.
Tube Preamplifier: Comes with a Pierre Clément L6 tube preamp for high-quality analog audio signal amplification.
Vintage Broadcast Usage: The Model DR was commonly used in radio and broadcasting environments, renowned for robustness and reliable playback.
This turntable represents mid-20th-century French innovation in professional analog playback, balancing durable mechanical design with quality audio signal processing appropriate for broadcast standards at the time.