Product specification

 
clearaudio

Concept®

 

Introducing an innovative concept: high-end standards with entry level convenience and price.

 

Setting up a turntable can be a daunting prospect and many audiophiles worry they'll get it wrong and limit the performance of their system. The solution? The innovative Clearaudio Concept is a ready-configured turntable which offers superior performance and sound quality, while also being simple, affordable and as easy to set up as a CD player!

 

Behind the Concept's simple construction is strong attention to detail. Its features include:

  • A resonance-optimised chassis, with a polymer top coat and aluminium edge trim.
  • A flat-belt driven decoupled DC motor with low noise bush bearings.
  • An innovative pivoted tonearm with friction-free magnetic bearing; the arm functions like a unipivot but with superior stability and handling.
  • The tonearm is fitted with a choice of either the Clearaudio Concept MM or Concept MC cartridge.
  • All three playing speeds are provided for: 33 1/3, 45 and 78rpm
  • Works beautifully straight out of the box: all necessary adjustmentsare already completed at the Clearaudio factory, including tracking weight and anti-skating force.
  • Strong design with simple, clean lines and excellent quality finish.

 

The Concept: a winning combination of ease of use, excellent build quality and top-notch sound across the full range of musical genres – at a very affordable price.

 

 

Technical specifications

 
Construction details: - Resonance-optimised chassis
- Friction free tonearm with magnetic bearing technology
Speed ranges: 33 1/3, 45 and 78 rpm
Drive unit (motor): Decoupled DC motor with low noise bearings
Bearing: Polished and tempered steel shaft in a sintered bronze bushing, runs on a mirror of Teflon
Platter: Black coloured POM, 30 mm thickness
Speed variation: ± 0,04 %
Weight: Approx. 7,5 kg incl. motor, tonearm and cartridge
Dimensions (W/D/H in inches): Approx. 16,54 x 13,78 x 5,51
Dimensions (W/D/H in mm): Approx. 420 x 350 x 140
Manufacturer's guarantee*: 2 years

   *Only if the Manufacturer's guarantee card is filled out correctly and sent back within 2 weeks to Clearaudio

 

 

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Download - user manuals and test reports

 

Test reports and awards

 

Test report (Hi-Fi World)

Download (PDF, ~ 5,8 MB)


Test report (What Hifi? S&V)

Download (PDF, < 4,7 MB)


What HiFi S&V Product of the year award

Download (PDF, ~ 20,0 MB)


Hi-Fi Voice Product of the year award

Download (PDF, ~ 1,0 MB)


User manual

 

User manual Concept

Download (PDF, < 1.0 MB)


User manual Concept+Concept MC

Download (PDF, < 0.5 MB)


User manual Concept speed adjustment

Download (PDF, < 0,5 MB)


 

Tonearm bases Overview

 

For all clearaudio turntables. Please always specify
your turntable and tonearm model.

Download (PDF, ~ 0,4 MB)


 

Links and videos

 

What HiFi S&V Video

Watch (Web video)


Test report (What HiFi S&V)

Watch (Weblink)


 

 

Reviews - previews - press comments

"If you feel the need for an outstanding turntable between now and then though, don't think twice."

WHAT HI-FI? SOUND AND VISION

"The Concept is easy to setup, easy to use, and it sounds great. At this price point, it's king."

WHAT HI-FI? SOUND AND VISION

 

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Any questions about
this product?

Email: Info@clearaudio.de

 

Tel (Germany):
01805 05 95 95

Tel (international):
+ 49 1805 05 95 95

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