Clearaudio Compass Turntable (Silver)

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Preorder

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Awaiting Repress

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Description

Clearaudio opens the door to genuine high-end vinyl performance with the ready-to-play Compass turntable: a compact, uncompromising, and accessible solution. The result of over two years of development, the Compass turntable distills the full fascination of analog sound reproduction for those who want to listen to music and truly feel it.

Focus on the Essentials

To make high-quality vinyl enjoyment possible at this price, Clearaudio concentrated their expertise on the elements that matter most to sound quality. At its heart lies a precision bearing combined with a meticulously crafted platter and sub-platter system. Added to this are the new T1 tonearm – a compact version of Clearaudio's proven Satisfy tonearm – and the specially developed N1 MM cartridge. Together, they create a sound experience that far exceeds the highest expectations.

Where Sound Meets Craftsmanship

Every acoustically relevant component, from tonearm and cartridge to bearing, is manufactured with utmost care at Clearaudio's facility in Erlangen. Precisely machined parts, selected materials, and a design focused on embodying the Clearaudio signature quality: handmade in Germany.

Perfectly Minimalist Design

The Compass impresses not only with its sound but also with its clear design language. Available in black or silver, its look blends purist elegance with technical sophistication. A solid steel plate on the underside ensures stability and supports low-resonance performance. A high-quality acrylic dust cover, featuring stainless steel hinges, protects the turntable without compromising its design.

Unbox. Set Up. Turn Up.

The Clearaudio Compass comes fully assembled and ready to play, providing an immediate entry into the world of high-fidelity music enjoyment. A convenient toggle switch located on the underside of the turntable allows you to select the desired speed. The precisely engineered tonearm is lowered gently using its turned aluminum cueing lever. Additionally, height-adjustable feet with integrated decoupling ensure optimal resonance control during operation.

Construction Details

Resonance-optimised turntable
Turntable chassis comprises medium-density wood fibre (silver / black)
Steel bottom plate for additional weight
Including decoupling elements

Technical Specifications - Turntable

Speed options	33 1/3, 45, U/min
Drive unit	Decoupled and resonance damped 12V DC motor / Flat belt-drive / Plug-in power supply unit, designed for worldwide use with all networks and power frequencies
Bearing	Polished and tempered steel spindle in a sintered bronze bushing, running on a teflon thrust-pad.
Platter	20mm /0.787 inches main platter, made out of acrylic with excellent dimension stability / precision CNC machined aluminium sub-platter.
Speed accuracy (measured)	± 0,05 %
Power consumption	Max. consumption - 4 watts; Consumption in operation - 1.95 watts; Standby - 0.74 watts; Off mode - 0.0 watts (switched off at the bottom)
Total weight	Approx. 8kg (incl. tonearm and cartridge)
Dimensions (W/D/H)	Approx. 17.13 × 13.39 × 4.72 inches (incl. Dustcover); Approx. 435 × 340 × 120mm (incl. dustcover)
Manufacturer's warranty	2 years*

Technical Specifications - Tonearm "T1"

Construction details	Radial tonearm with external anti-skating counterweight
Material	Aluminium (black/silver), Counterweight - stainless steel
Cartridge balance range	2.5g – 17.0g
Overhang	17.12mm
Total length	305.00mm
Effective length	239.12mm
Mounting distance (tonearm pivot to spindle)	222.00mm
Offset angle	24.02°
Wiring	1.1m Clearaudio Direct Wire PLUS terminated with RCA
Manufacturer's warranty	2 years*

Technical Specifications - Cartridge "N1"

Total mass	12.6 (± 0.2g)
Frequency response	20Hz – 20kHz
Output voltage (1kHz, 5cm/s)	~ 3.3mV
Channel separation (1kHz)	20dB
Channel balance (1kHz)	2dB
Tracking ability	80µm
Recommended tracking force	2.2g (± 0.3g)
Coil impedance (1kHz)	0.66kO
Coil inductance	400mH
Load resistance	47kO
Load capacitance	100pF
Cantilever / stylus shape	Aluminium / elliptical
Compliance	15µ/mN
Cartridge body	Aluminium
Manufacturer's warranty	2 years*

* Provided the warranty card is fully completed and returned to Clearaudio within 2 weeks of purchase.