CLEARAUDIO INNOVATION COMPACT WOOD TURNTABLE
“In terms of sound, it captivates with its distinct definition and liveliness.” – Matthias Böde, Stereo Germany
“Thus sophisticated sound images of high quality emerged…with structured differentiation on the broad stage as well as convincing definition down to the lowest registers.” – Matthias Böde, Stereo Germany
ABOUT
Sharing key design and construction features with our Innovation Wood model. the Innovation Compact Wood turntable is a high-mass design featuring our 70mm-thick, dynamically-balanced POM platter. The optimally designed tri-star chassis, a combination of Panzerholz with aluminum skins and pods, minimizes resonance in the audible range while delivering maximum stability via the added mass. The Innovation Compact Wood uses a taller version of Clearaudio’s patented CMB (Ceramic Magnetic Bearing), magnetically levitating the larger platter on an inverted bearing attached to a low-friction ceramic shaft.
Clearaudio’s custom high-torque 24v DC motor and Optical Speed Control (OSC) combine with the high mass platter and CMB for excellent speed stability. The Innovation Compact Wood features a second tonearm mount and is available in silver or black aluminum with Natural or Piano Black Lacquer panzerholz wood.
The Innovation Compact Wood delivers a sense of heightened dynamics and effortlessness, creating a very alive sound, by virtue of its unique technology and added mass. It can accommodate multiple 9” or 12” tonearms including both the Tracer and Universal radial designs.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Construction details | Resonance-optimized chassis shape, belt-driven with self-adjusting speed control, dynamically balanced 70 mm / 2.75" POM platter |
| Speed ranges | 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM, convenient electronic controls |
| Motor | High-torque 24v DC motor |
| Bearing | CMB (Ceramic Magnetic Bearing) |
| Platter | CNC-machined POM (polyoxymethylene), 70 mm thickness |
| Speed accuracy | less than +- 0.05 % |
| Power Supply (included) | Professional Power 24v transformer-based DC PSU |
| Other special features | OSC (optical speed control) in real time via infrared sensor, playback with two tonearms possible |
| Weight | 26 lbs without tonearm and power supply |
| Dimensions | 19" x 19" x 6" |
| Warranty | 5 years |
DOWNLOADS
| Innovation Compact Manual |
