Clearaudio Compass Turntable
Clearaudio opens the door to genuine high-end technology with the ready-to-play compass turntable: compact, uncompromising, and accessible. The result of over two years of development, the Compass turntable distills the full fascination of analog sound reproduction into a singular experience, for everyone who wants not just to listen to music, but to truly feel it.
Focus on the Essentials
The Clearaudio Compass turntable is engineered to deliver high-quality vinyl enjoyment in its price segment by focusing on the elements that matter most to pure sound. At its core is a precision bearing paired with a meticulously crafted platter and sub-platter system. Complementing this is the new T1 tonearm – a compact evolution of Clearaudio’s acclaimed Satisfy tonearm – and the specially developed N1 MM cartridge. Working in harmony, these components create a sound experience that far exceeds expectations for compact-class turntable systems.
Where Sound Meets Craftsmanship
Every acoustically relevant component of the Clearaudio Compass turntable—from the tonearm and cartridge to the bearing—is crafted with exceptional care at Clearaudio’s facility in Erlangen, Germany. Precisely machined parts, premium materials, and a design built for long-term stability embody the Clearaudio philosophy: authentic craftsmanship, engineered for enduring performance.
Perfectly Minimalist Design
The compass impresses not only with its sound but also with its clear design language. Available in black or silver, its look blends purist elegance with technical sophistication. A solid steel plate on the underside ensures stability and supports low-resonance performance. A high-quality acrylic dust cover with stainless steel hinges protects the turntable without disrupting the design.
Unbox. Set Up. Turn Up.
The Clearaudio compass is delivered fully assembled and ready to play, allowing direct entry into the world of high-fidelity music enjoyment. A user-friendly toggle switch on the underside of the unit selects the desired speed, while the precisely engineered tonearm is gently lowered using a turned aluminum lever. Height-adjustable feet with integrated decoupling ensure optimal smoothness of operation.
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| Speed options: | 33 ⅓, 45rpm |
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| Bearing: | Polished and tempered steel spindle in a sintered bronze bushing, running on a teflon thrust-pad. |
| Platter: | 20mm /0.787 inches main platter, made out of acrylic with excellent dimension stability / precision CNC machined aluminium sub-platter. |
| Speed accuracy (measured): | ± 0.05% |
| Power consumption: | Max. consumption: 5.56 watts Consumption in operation: 2.81 watts Off mode: 0.0 watts (switched off at the bottom) |
| Total weight: | Approx. 8.4kg (incl. Tonearm, cartridge and dustcover) |
| Dimensions (W/D/H): | Approx. 435 × 340 × 120mm (incl. dustcover) |
| Dimensions (W/D/H): | Approx. 17.13 × 13.39 × 4.72 inches (incl. Dustcover) |
| Manufacturer’s warranty: | 2 years* Only with online registration of the warranty. * Provided the warranty card is fully completed and returned to Clearaudio within 2 weeks of purchase. |
| Construction details: | Radial tonearm With string-based anti-skating |
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| Material: | Aluminium (black/silver), tonearm tube made of aluminium (black/silver) |
| Overhang: | 17.12mm |
| Total length: | 301.00mm |
| Effective length: | 239.12mm |
| Mounting distance (tonearm pivot to spindle): |
222.00mm |
| Offset angle: | 24.02° |
| Wiring: | 1.1m Clearaudio Direct Wire PLUS terminated with RCA |
| Weight: | Approx. 470g (incl. counterweight) |
| Manufacturer’s warranty: | 2 years* * Provided the warranty card is fully completed and returned to Clearaudio within 2 weeks of purchase. |
| Total mass: | 12.5g (± 0.2g) |
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| 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* * Provided the warranty card is fully completed and returned to Clearaudio within 2 weeks of purchase. |