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High-End sound. Compactly conceived.

compass

clearaudio opens the door to genuine High-End technology with the ready-to-play turntable compass – compact, uncompromising and accessible. As the result of a development process spanning more than two years, the compass brings the full fascination of analogue sound reproduction to the point – for all those who want not just to hear music, but to experience it.
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Weight

approx. 8.4 kg

Dimensions

Width: 435 mm
Depth: 340 mm
Height: 120 mm

Speed

33 ⅓, 45 rpm

Material/Colour

Medium-density fibreboard:
Silver / Black

Content

Concentration
on the essentials

In order to enable high-quality vinyl enjoyment in this price class, we have focused our know-how on what is acoustically relevant. The heart is formed by a precise bearing in conjunction with an exactly manufactured platter-sub-platter system. Added to this are the new tonearm T1, a compact version of our proven Satisfy tonearm, as well as the specially developed MM cartridge N1 – a combination that enables a listening experience that goes far beyond the expectations of the compact class.

Clearaudio compass turntable in matt black with vinyl record on platter.
Clearaudio compass turntable in matt black with vinyl record on platter.
Compact elegance: The compass in timeless black.

Sound meets craftsmanship

Every acoustically critical component – from the tonearm via the cartridge to the bearing – is manufactured with the utmost care in our manufactory in Erlangen. Precision-machined components, selected materials and a construction designed for longevity stand for clearaudio-typical quality “handmade in Germany”.

Silver clearaudio compass turntable with transparent acrylic dust cover.
Silver clearaudio compass turntable with transparent acrylic dust cover.
Perfect protection: The high-quality acrylic cover preserves the purist design.

Perfect simplicity of form

The compass is convincing not only in terms of sound, but also through its clear formal language. Available in the colours black and silver, its design combines purist elegance with technical sophistication. The massive steel plate on the underside ensures stability and supports low-resonance playback behaviour. A high-quality acrylic dust cover with stainless steel hinges protects the turntable without disrupting the design.

Intro

Get started. Set up. Turn up.

Content

The clearaudio compass is delivered completely ready to play and thus enables direct entry into the world of high-quality musical enjoyment. An intuitive toggle switch on the underside of the unit activates the desired speed, the precision-manufactured tonearm is gently lowered via a precision-turned aluminium lever. Height-adjustable feet with integrated decoupling guarantee optimum running smoothness.

Intro

Close-ups

Close-up of a clearaudio cartridge system with visible, coloured connecting cables.
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Detailed view of the rear of the silver housing with power connection and vibration-damping foot.
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Detail view of the precision-engineered tonearm bearing and lift system in silver-coloured metal.
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Top view of the compass's precision-ground metal sub-platter and precise belt drive.
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Specifications

DESIGN PRINCIPLE:
  • Resonance-optimised turntable
  • Turntable body made of medium-density fibreboard (silver / black)
  • Steel base plate for additional weight
  • Including decoupling elements
SPEED RANGE: 33 ⅓, 45 rpm
DRIVE:
  • Decoupled and extremely smooth-running 12 volt DC motor
  • Drive with ground flat belt
  • Plug-in power supply designed for worldwide use
BEARING: Polished and hardened steel spindle in a bronze bushing, running on a Teflon thrust pad.
PLATTER: Solid 20 mm high-density acrylic platter / CNC precision-turned aluminium sub-platter
WOW AND FLUTTER: < ± 0.05 %
POWER CONSUMPTION: Max. 5.56 watts | Operation: 2.81 watts | Off: 0.0 watts
WEIGHT: approx. 8.4 kg (incl. tonearm, cartridge and dust cover)
DIMENSIONS (W/D/H): approx. 435 × 340 × 120 mm (incl. dust cover)
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY: 2 years*
* When warranty card is returned within 14 days.
DESIGN PRINCIPLE: Radial tonearm
Anti-skating via cable pull
MATERIAL: Aluminium (black/silver),
Tonearm tube made of aluminium (black/silver)
OVERHANG: 17.12 mm
TOTAL LENGTH: 301.00 mm
EFFECTIVE LENGTH: 239.12 mm
MOUNTING DISTANCE (TONEARM PIVOT TO SPINDLE): 222.00 mm
OFFSET ANGLE: 24.02°
SIGNAL CABLE: 1.1 m clearaudio Direct Wire PLUS terminated with MPC RCA
WEIGHT: approx. 470 g (incl. counterweight)
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY: 2 years*
* If the completed warranty card is returned to clearaudio within 14 days of purchase.
Total mass: 12.5g (± 0.2g)
Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
Output voltage (1kHz, 5cm/s): ~ 2.9mV
Channel separation (1kHz):  20dB
Channel balance (1kHz): ≤ 2dB
Tracking ability:  80μm
Recommended tracking force: 2.2g (± 0.3g)
Coil impedance (1kHz):  0.66kΩ
Coil inductance:  400mH
Load resistance:  47kΩ
Load capacitance:  100pF
Cantilever / stylus shape: Aluminium / elliptical
Compliance: 15μ/mN
Cartridge body: Aluminium
Manufacturer’s warranty:  2 years

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