This is absolute bargain
Less than half the current retail price
No Time Wasters or offers please
As New boxed pristine condition
This is the current model And retails for 2.5k without the upgrade
The tonearm on its own is over 1k
The Clearaudio Concept turntable with the Verify tonearm is an acclaimed, user-friendly "plug-and-play" record player package known for its high-quality German engineering and excellent sound performance. It is designed to offer high-end audio quality with simple setup, making it suitable for both newcomers to high-end audio and experienced enthusiasts.
Key Features and Design
The Clearaudio Concept turntable and Verify tonearm are designed to work in synergy, with critical parameters like cartridge tracking weight and anti-skating often pre-adjusted at the factory.
Chassis: The resonance-optimized chassis is constructed from a core of medium-density wood fibre (MDF) or pressure-formed solid wood, with an upper layer made of a high-tech satined plastic compound to minimize unwanted vibrations.
Drive System: It uses a decoupled and resonance-damped 12V DC motor with a flat belt drive, powered by an external voltage-stabilized power supply unit.
Platter and Bearing: The platter is made of 30mm-thick polyoxymethylene (POM), which is a dense synthetic material that offers excellent resonance properties. The bearing features a polished and tempered steel shaft in a sintered bronze housing, running on a Teflon thrust-pad.
Speed Control: An electronic speed control knob allows easy switching between 33 ⅓, 45, and 78 rpm speeds.
Verify Tonearm: The 9-inch Verify tonearm features innovative friction-free magnetic bearing technology, which virtually eliminates mechanical friction for low distortion and enhanced clarity. It has a resonance-optimized carbon fiber arm tube and an aluminum headshell. It is pre-wired with high-quality Clearaudio Direct Wire Plus cable terminated with RCA plugs.
Performance and Reviews
Reviewers widely praise the Clearaudio Concept for its build quality, ease of use, and sonic performance.
Sound Quality: The turntable is noted for a neutral, balanced, and refined sound with excellent clarity, a wide soundstage, and detailed bass control. It is often described as providing a dynamic and immersive listening experience, revealing nuances in recordings that may be missed on less capable systems.
Ease of Use: A significant advantage highlighted by experts is its "plug-and-play" nature, with most critical adjustments pre-set at the factory, making setup straightforward compared to many audiophile turntables.
Value: It has received numerous awards, including "Best Turntable" from What Hi-Fi?, for offering excellent value in the high-end audio market. Reviewers from TONEAudio Magazine call it the "new benchmark in its price class" and an "Exceptional Value Award" winner.
Specifications
Feature Clearaudio Concept TurntableClearaudio Verify TonearmDriveBelt-driven with decoupled DC motorRadial design with friction-free magnetic bearingsSpeeds33 ⅓, 45, 78 rpm (electronic selection)N/A (tonearm feature)Platter30mm thick POM (polyoxymethylene)N/A (tonearm feature)Chassis MaterialMedium-density wood fibre (MDF) or solid wood with high-tech plastic layerResonance-optimized carbon fibre tube with aluminum headshellEffective LengthN/A (turntable feature)9.4 inches (239.31 mm)Cartridge Weight RangeN/A (turntable feature)2.5 g – 17 gWiringN/A (turntable feature)Clearaudio Direct Wire Plus (1.1m) terminated with RCA plugs