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Product specification

 
clearaudio

Ovation®

The new clearaudio "Ovation" turntable includes many existing clearaudio innovations
and introduces new cutting-edge technology:

The main chassis consists of a complex sandwich of materials: aluminium - bullet-proof-wood - aluminium. Within the precision-machined bullet-proof-wood layer, clearaudio have introduced an elaborate resonance damping measure: an internal 'mat' comprising approximately 100.000 tiny stainless steel balls.

The powerful and smooth-running DC motor is integrated within and is effectively decoupled by the main chassis. Clearaudio's OSC 'Optical Speed Control' technology continuously monitors a micro infrared strobe to ensure exact speed stability.

The motor is hidden beneath the platter and drives the precision machined aluminium sub-platter via a precision machined POM main platter are supported by clearaudio's patented CMB Ceramic Magnetic Bearing'.

The drive system is operated by four blue illuminated buttons, ergonomically integrated into the front left of the chassis.

Almost any commercially available 9 inch tonearm can be fitted by virtue of the easily interchangeable armboards.

The new "Ovation" device combines innovative clearaudio technologies with elegant design and exquisite production quality.

 

 

Technical specifications

 
Construction details: Resonance-optimised chassis, recommended tonearm with magnetic bearing technology
Speed ranges: 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM
Drive unit (motor): Decoupled DC motor in chassis, resonance damping device
Rumble: DIN IEC 98 by method A / 92 dB
Bearing: Polished ceramic shaft in a sintered bronze bushing, magnetic bearing (CMB)
Platter: Black coloured POM, 1,5 inch / 38 mm
Speed variation: ± 0,03 %
Weight: approx. 13.5 kg incl. motor
Dimensions (W/D/H in inches): 54 x 13.78 x 4.53
Dimensions (W/D/H in mm): 420 x 350 x 115
Manufacturers guarantee: 2 Years (5 Years*)

   *Only if the warranty card is filled out correctly and sent back within 2 weeks to clearaudio

 

 

Download - user manuals and test reports

 

Test reports and awards

 

TAS Product of the Year Award 2011

Download (PDF, ~ 0,2 MB)


User manual

 

User manual Ovation

Download (PDF, < 0.6 MB)


 

 

Reviews - previews - press comments

"With no tricky setup required, Clearaudio's Ovation delivers impressive clarity of definition, transparancy to the source, and excellent overall tonal balance. [...] It all adds up to a terrific value - and our Turntable of the Year Award winner."

Wayne Garcia, the absolute sound

 
The Absolute Sound Product of the Year Award 2011

 

Our service

Any questions concerning this product?
 

Mail: Info@clearaudio.de

Phone: +49 9131/59 59 5

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