Clearaudio Concept Turntable

OVERVIEW

The Concept is belt-driven by a low-noise, decoupled DC motor built into the resonant-optimized plinth, “… resulting in an attractive, small-footprint design that doesn’t require the buyer to find a place for an outboard motor—or even a motor placed in a hole in the plinth!” (Michael Fremer, Stereophile, June 2011).

The platter is made of 30mm-thick polyoxymethylene (POM), an engineering thermoplastic used in precision parts that require high stiffness, low friction, and excellent dimensional stability. The Concept plays at three speeds – 33rpm, 45rpm, and 78rpm – selectable by Electronic Speed Control knob.

FEATURES

• Made in Germany
• 2-piece 30mm-thick POM platter
• Polished tempered steel bearing shaft within sintered bronze bushings
• Mirror polished teflon thrust pad
• Belt-driven by a decoupled DC motor
• 33, 45 and 78 rpm at a turn of a dial
• Concept tonearm features a friction-free magnetic bearing
• Optional factory mounted and aligned MM or MC phono cartridge

TONEARM OPTIONS

Concept Tonearm
The Concept tonearm is Clearaudio’s most affordable tonearm. It features their proven friction-free magnetic bearing technology, which eliminates bearing chatter and offers superior stability. The aluminum arm tube is both light rigid while the two-piece aluminum headshell with adjustable azimuth allows for the accurate alignment of any phono cartridge type. An adjustable counterweight and anti-skating control provides easy, accurate cartridge alignment. Clearaudio’s hardwired Direct Wire tonearm cable assures signal integrity, ideal for all high-quality cartridges, including low-output moving coils.

The Concept tonearm uses the Clearaudio/Linn standard mount, making it compatible with all Clearaudio turntables and an ideal replacement tonearm for other turntable brands.

Satisfy Black
The Satisfy Black tonearm features high-quality, handmade Swiss vertical and lateral bearings composed of polished sapphire. The aluminum arm tube is both light rigid while the two-piece aluminum headshell with adjustable azimuth allows for the accurate alignment of any phono cartridge type. Anti-skating control is applied by an innovative magnetic system that acts on the side of the bearing housing. Clearaudio’s hardwired Direct Wire tonearm cable assures signal integrity, ideal for all high-quality cartridges, including low-output moving coils.

The Satisfy Black uses the Clearaudio/Linn standard mount, making it compatible with all Clearaudio turntables and an ideal replacement tonearm for other brand turntables.

Satisfy Carbon Fiber
The Satisfy CF (Carbon Fiber) tonearm features high-quality, handmade Swiss vertical and lateral bearings composed of polished sapphire. A carbon fiber arm tube is exceptionally rigid and reduces resonance for enhanced clarity. A two-piece aluminum headshell with adjustable azimuth allows the accurate alignment of any phono cartridge type. Anti-skating control is applied by an innovative magnetic system that acts on the side of the bearing housing. Clearaudio’s hardwired Direct Wire tonearm cable assures signal integrity, ideal for all high-quality cartridges, including low-output moving coils.

The Satisfy CF uses the Clearaudio/Linn standard mount, making it compatible with all Clearaudio turntables and an ideal replacement tonearm for other brand turntables.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Speed ranges: 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM, Electronic Speed Change
• 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: CNC-machined POM (polyoxymethylene), 30 mm thickness
• Speed accuracy: +- 0.04 %
• Weight: 16.5 lbs
• Dimensions” 16.54" x 13.78" x 5.51"
• Warranty: 2 years