Celebrity “Al Di Meola” Edition

With the new Celebrity series, Clearaudio honors the great artists of our time. The first edition of this series is dedicated to the legendary American jazz guitarist Al Di Meola, who has received numerous awards, including a U.S. Grammy. This extraordinary edition combines masterful craftsmanship with a passion for music and vinyl.

At the heart of this turntable is a body made of high-density wood fiber, designed in the shape of an electric guitar – a clear sign of the close collaboration with Al Di Meola himself. Inside, it features the finest Clearaudio technology, making the turntable a true high-end device.

Description

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS:
  • Resonance-optimised turntable.
  • Upper layer made of special satined plastic and platen veneer.
  • Chassis comprises medium-density wood fibre.
  • Bottom plate made of machining steel.
  • Height-adjustable turntable feets.
SPEED OPTIONS: 33 ⅓, 45rpm
DRIVE UNIT:
  • Decoupled and resonance damped 12V DC motor.
  • Flat belt-drive
  • Plug-in power supply unit, designed for worldwide use with all networks and power frequencies.
  • “IMS light – Innovative Motor Suspension”
    (Suspension design of the motor using O-rings)
  • “TSC” Tacho Speed Control (speed monitoring)
    Automatic compensation of friction and temperature changes on platter bearings and belts
BEARING: Polished and tempered steel spindle in a sintered bronze bushing, running on a teflon thrust-pad.
PLATTER: 30mm / 1.18 inch main platter, made out of synthetic material with high-density and excellent dimension / precision CNC machined aluminium sub-platter.
SPEED ACCURACY (MEASURED): ± 0.05%
POWER CONSUMPTION: Max. consumption: 2.75 watts
Consumption in operation: 1.04 watts
Standby: 0.5 watts
Off mode: 0.0 watts (switched off at the rear)
TOTAL WEIGHT: Approx. 10kg (incl. tonearm and cartridge)
DIMENSIONS (W/D/H): Approx. 18.11 × 14.17 × 5.51 inches (with tonearm)
DIMENSIONS (W/D/H): Approx. 460 × 360 × 140mm (with tonearm)

Features

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