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Innovation Compact

Even in its smallest version, the Innovation turntable relies on precise running culture and elaborate material selection. The Optical Speed Control (OSC) ensures particularly exact speed control.
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Weight

Approx. 12 kg
(without tonearm and power supply)

Dimensions

Width: 460 mm
Depth: 485 mm
Height: 157 mm
(with tonearm base, without tonearm)

Speed

33 ⅓, 45 and 78 rpm

Material/Colour

Available in black acrylic or laminated wood and aluminium

Content

Precise material combination

Perfectly coordinated material properties meet patented clearaudio technology. The 70-millimetre-thick platter made from dynamically balanced POM is driven by a high-torque DC motor with precision plain bearing, developed exclusively for clearaudio.

Product photograph of the clearaudio Innovation Compact turntable in the black version on a transparent chequerboard background. Visible is the compact, triangular curved chassis with a thick platter, the external belt drive and a mounted silver tonearm. The device is softly reflected downwards.
Product photograph of the clearaudio Innovation Compact turntable in the black version on a transparent chequerboard background. Visible is the compact, triangular curved chassis with a thick platter, the external belt drive and a mounted silver tonearm. The device is softly reflected downwards.
Compact and resonance-optimised: The clearaudio Innovation Compact turntable in elegant black.

Designed to be resonance-free

By deliberately keeping the chassis surfaces small, the Innovation Compact combines high cabinet stability with effective resonance control. The solid Panzerholz construction forms the foundation for quiet and precise running.

Close-up of a silver clearaudio Innovation Compact turntable, focused on the massive tonearm base and tonearm bearing against a white background. The layering of silver aluminium and the dark brown Panzerholz core of the chassis is clearly visible on the flank. The unit rests on a height-adjustable, tapered metal foot.
Close-up of a silver clearaudio Innovation Compact turntable, focused on the massive tonearm base and tonearm bearing against a white background. The layering of silver aluminium and the dark brown Panzerholz core of the chassis is clearly visible on the flank. The unit rests on a height-adjustable, tapered metal foot.
Flexibly expandable: The chassis construction allows the mounting of up to two tonearms.

Flexibly expandable

Thanks to the possibility of mounting a second tonearm, different cartridge and vinyl record combinations can be used on a single turntable.

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Close-ups

Macro shot of the motor pulley of a silver clearaudio turntable against a white background. A thin, black drive belt runs around the rotating drive wheel. To the left, a blue illuminated LED indicates the operating status next to the fine speed markings.
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Close-up of a silver clearaudio Innovation Compact turntable, focused on the massive tonearm base and tonearm bearing against a white background. The layering of silver aluminium and the dark brown Panzerholz core of the chassis is clearly visible on the flank. The unit rests on a height-adjustable, tapered metal foot.
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Extreme close-up of the chassis edge and a footer of the clearaudio Innovation Compact Wood. The fine, multi-layered structure of the brown panzerholz can be seen, enclosed by silver aluminium. A black power cable is plugged into the rear. The unit stands on a silver, conical footer with washer.
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Isometric product photograph of the clearaudio Innovation Compact turntable in the Silver-Wood finish against a white background. Clearly visible are the characteristic sandwich construction of the chassis in aluminium and brown-striped panzerholz, the matt-transparent platter as well as the tonearm mounted on the right.
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Specifications

DESIGN PRINCIPLE:
  • Resonance-optimised turntable geometry
  • Sandwich construction of laminated wood and aluminium
  • Height-adjustable turntable feet
  • Installation of two tonearms possible
SPEED RANGE: 33 ⅓, 45, 78 rpm
DRIVE:
  • High-torque 24 volt DC motor with belt drive
  • Electronically controlled speed regulation (OSC) with optical sensor
BEARING: Inverted, ground and polished ceramic bearing shaft, sintered bronze bushing, including patented magnetic bearing technology (CMB)
PLATTER: Solid 70 mm platter made of high-density technical plastics with excellent dimensional stability, dynamically balanced
WOW AND FLUTTER: < ± 0.08 %
POWER CONSUMPTION:
  • Max. power consumption: 9.3 watts
  • In operation: 2.5 watts
  • Standby mode: 2.5 watts
  • Switched off: 0.0 watts
WEIGHT: approx. 12 kg (without tonearm and power supply)
DIMENSIONS (W/D/H): approx. 460 × 485 × 157 mm (with tonearm base, without tonearm)
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY:

5 years*
* If warranty card is returned within 14 days.

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