The Audio Store • 

2457 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111 • 

Hours by appointment only Tues-Fri: 11am to 6pm, Sat: 11am to 4pm • 

Phone: 860.666.5006 • 

The Audio Store

2457 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111

Hours: (by appt. only) Tues-Fri: 11am to 6pm, Sat: 11am to 4pm

Phone: 860.666.5006

Clearaudio

High-End Turntables.

Clearaudio

Made in Germany.

Clearaudio’s wide and ever-growing range of turntables, phono cartridges, phono preamps and record cleaners are an evolution of quality. Right from the start, back in 1978, Clearaudio decided to offer a complete range of products needed for excellent analog music reproduction. Within the first year, they were the first company in the world to use boron cantilevers for their phono cartridges! Clearaudio hasn’t stopped innovating since.

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SOME ITEMS ON DISPLAY

Signature Turntable

The Clearaudio Signature turntable is a special edition of the new Concept Signature, exclusively for the US market. It represents advancements in high-end performance with exceptional value. The Signature combines the technological and material science advancements from the entire Clearaudio turntable line, highlighted by the AiR 12v DC coreless motor with a new speed control circuity derived from the award-winning Reference Jubilee turntable. The Signature incorporates a newly developed “Tacho-Speed-Control” that constantly monitors the rotational speed and provides real-time feedback to the control electronics, enabling the system to immediately respond to dynamic influences such as stylus drag, belt tension, friction, or temperature. The Professional Power 12v in black, an $800 value, is included with the Signature. It assures purer power for the Signature AiR motor and sophisticated self-regulating electronics. It is a transformer-based linear power supply developed to maximize the air motor.

The triple-black Signature has two tonearm options, the Tracer Black or the new Signature Black Satisfy Carbon Fiber. Both tonearms feature black carbon fiber arm tubes, exceptionally lightweight and rigid for reducing resonance and enhancing clarity. The new Signature Black Satisfy Carbon Fiber tonearm is the Clearaudio established reference point, now in all black including carbon fiber armtube. Clearaudio Direct Wire tonearm cable is hardwired and terminated with gold-plated RCA plugs to assure music signal integrity. The Tracer Black tonearm features a precision bearing, an aluminum headshell with a large mounting surface for easy azimuth alignment, and an optimal center of gravity counterweight. The Tracer is hardwired with Clearaudio Sixstream cables terminating in gold-plated RCA plugs.

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Performance DC AiR Turntable

The Performance DC AiR shares sophisticated technology with Clearaudio’s award-winning Ovation and Innovation series turntables, featuring a magnetic levitating bearing and composite construction for outstanding sound.

The most affordable turntable with Clearaudio’s patented CMB (Ceramic Magnetic Bearing) combining a polished ceramic inverted bearing shaft, machined aluminum spindle top, and strong magnet rings, provides low friction and isolates vibrational energy from the cartridge's sensitive stylus.

The Performance DC AiR’s main composite chassis sandwiches a medium density wood core between two massive anodized aluminum plates A band of anodized aluminum is wrapped around the plinth’s core, giving the Performance DC AiR an elegant and modern look. Available in 4 visually striking combinations with silver or black finish anodized aluminum plates and silver or black banding.

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Ovation Turntable

Within a precision-machined chassis comprising a sandwich of aluminium and panzerholz bulletproof wood, 100,000 tiny metal balls eliminate any possibility of harmful resonances. Hidden under a 40mm-thick platter made of resonancedamping POM is a very quiet decoupled DC motor with high torque.

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Innovation Basic Wood Turntable

The Clearaudio Innovation Basic Wood turntable is based on the technology of the Clearaudio Innovation series and is the entry level turntable for using both 12” tonearms and multiple tonearms, both radial or linear.

Its resonance-optimized chassis shape is based on the proven success of Clearaudio’s three-point or “tri-star” design — a combination of Panzerholz and aluminum skins. The Innovation Basic Wood uses Clearaudio’s patented CMB (Ceramic Magnetic Bearing) technology, where the platter magnetically levitates on an inverted bearing attached to a low-friction ceramic shaft. The high-torque 24v DC motor is equipped with electronic OSC (Optical Speed Control). The high-density, dynamically balanced 38mm polyoxymethylene (POM) platter provides excellent dimensional stability.

The Innovation Basic is available in silver or black aluminum with Natural or Piano Black Lacquer Panzerholz wood.

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Innovation Compact Wood Turntable

The Clearaudio Innovation Compact Wood turntable shares key design and construction features with the Innovation Wood model. The Innovation Compact Wood is a high-mass design featuring Clearaudio's 70mm-thick, dynamically-balanced POM platter. The optimally designed tri-star chassis, a combination of Panzerholz with aluminum skins and pods, minimizes resonance in the audible range while delivering maximum stability via the added mass. The Innovation Compact Wood uses a taller version of Clearaudio’s patented CMB (Ceramic Magnetic Bearing), magnetically levitating the larger platter on an inverted bearing attached to a low-friction ceramic shaft.

Clearaudio’s custom high-torque 24v DC motor and Optical Speed Control (OSC) combine with the high mass platter and CMB for excellent speed stability. The Innovation Compact Wood features a second tonearm mount and is available in silver or black aluminum with Natural or Piano Black Lacquer panzerholz wood.

The Innovation Compact Wood delivers a sense of heightened dynamics and effortlessness, creating a very alive sound, by virtue of its unique technology and added mass. It can accommodate multiple 9” or 12” tonearms including both the Tracer and Universal radial designs.

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Innovation Wood Turntable

An Absolute Sound Golden Ear Award winner, the Clearaudio Innovation Wood turntable is at the forefront of the technological revolution in the 21st century. Combining qualities from Clearaudio's flagship Master Reference and Statement models, the Innovation Wood takes performance to another level. It is the benchmark for Clearaudio sound and the building block to the Master Innovation turntable.

The Innovation Wood features a dual-tier, resonance-optimized Tri-star chassis based upon Clearaudio's proven three-point design originally introduced in the Master Reference from the 1990s. It uses high tech materials with a combination of Panzerholz (bulletproof wood), aluminum skins, and multiple aluminum pods.

The Innovation Wood is Clearaudio's first turntable to use a high-density polymer platter, mating a dynamically balanced 2.75″ POM platter to a half-inch thick, CNC-machined stainless steel sub-platter for both inertial speed effect and mass damping. A special extra-tall version of Clearaudio’s patented CMB (ceramic magnetic bearing), where the platter magnetically levitates on an inverted bearing attached to a polished ceramic shaft, incorporates powerful magnets and special shielding.

The Innovation Wood is the first model to use a high-torque 24v DC motor equipped with an OSC (optical speed control) circuit controlled in real time via an infrared sensor and strobe ring mounted to the stainless-steel flywheel sub-platter. Further performance can be had with the Smart Power 24v battery power supply. The end result is a highly musical, detailed presentation with very accurate pitch and exceptional rhythm and pace.

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Clearaudio Double Matrix Professional Sonic

The Double Matrix Professional Sonic record cleaner is Clearaudio's best solution to date. Keeping vinyl records clean is key to maintaining a high quality record collection and getting the best sound. Clearaudio’s research and development team continues to create advanced equipment for the job.

The advantages of the Double Matrix's double-sided operation include time savings and protecting the cleaned record side from being in contact with a dirty surface. With both automatic and manual modes, the Double Matrix Professional Sonic record cleaner allows you to run the entire cleaning cycle at the touch of a button, or you can manually control each step of the process via the user-friendly controls. Automatic cleaning is available in 3 programs: normal, 2x mode for records requiring extra maintenance, and Eco for light cleaning. Wash and vacuum cycles are bi-directional and you can control both platter direction and speed. An anti-static brush prevents static build-up on your just cleaned discs and can be used anytime for dry cleaning and anti-static treatment.

Clearaudio has created a new articulating washing/vacuuming system that incorporates sonic vibrations to better deep scrub the record groove. These cleaning applicators automatically adapt to different thickness records, assuring better performance and ease of use. Clearaudio’s R&D team has learned that this approach performs a more thorough job of cleaning without risking damage to the vinyl record, versus ultrasonic cleaners commonly used to clean hard materials such as jewelry and glass. The sonically articulating cleaning pads can be easily removed for washing as well as replacing the micro-felt strips.

Made from high quality heavy-duty materials, the Double Matrix Professional Sonic is designed for continuous operation. An LED “light ladder” indicates the cleaning fluid level in the internal reservoir, and as an additional precaution, the vacuum turbine features overheating protection. Its attractive and rugged casework looks at home with your audio system and reduces ambient noise levels. A dustcover is available. Now you can clean an entire record collection with a machine that is incredibly easy to use and looks great.

Clearaudio Double Matrix Professional Sonic - $6,500

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Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent

The Clearaudio Smart Matrix Silent record cleaner combines good design, build quality, and ease of use in one of today’s quietest vacuum based record cleaning machines. The compact footprint and clad enclosure support a bi-directional platter for the best scrubbing action.

The multi-functional cleaning arm handles cleaning fluid application, cleaning and vacuuming and is easily adjustable to any size 7”, 10” and 12” vinyl records. Key components such as the motor, pump, cleaning fluid reservoir and waste fluid tank are identical to those in our top-of-range Double Matrix Professional Sonic.

To facilitate ease of use, many functions are automated. To start the cleaning process, simply swing the arm into place. No need to even press a button. Selecting functions and features is more intuitive and effortless than ever, thanks to new high quality, tactile push buttons for all controls. The Smart Matrix Silent is available in a choice of silver or black, and is supplied with a matching clamp designed to hold any size of vinyl or shellac record securely in place, and dustcover.

Clearaudio Matrix Silent - $2,800

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Clearaudio Phono Preamps

Clearaudio, specializing in analogue music playback, feels it is their responsibility to promote continuous technological development to create improved standards that establish audiophile listening pleasure at its highest level. Perfection in manufacturing and measurement is reflected in a superior sound: the purest listening quality, and the reason Clearaudio put their concentration on even the tiniest detail. Without exception, Clearaudio's electronics are made of selected components of the highest material quality.

Clearaudio Phono Preamps
  • Clearaudio Nano v2 Variable gain and loading, switchable subsonic filter, MM/MC phono preamp - $500
  • Clearaudio Smart Phono v2 Upgraded internals, variable gain and loading, subsonic filter, MM/MC phono preamp - $775
  • Clearaudio Basic v2 Subsonic filter, RCA input/output, MM/MC phono preamp - $2,000
  • Clearaudio Balance v2 Seperate power supply, RCA and XLR input/output, MM/MC phono preamp - $4,000
  • Clearaudio Absolute Phono Reference MC phono preamp - $17,500
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Clearaudio Power Supply Upgrades

The Clearaudio Smart Power 24V and 12V are battery-based DC power supply upgrades, designed to unleash more of the considerable potential of Clearaudio's high-performance Ovation, Innovation and Statement turntables.

The Clearaudio Smart Power partners intelligent circuit technology with long-lasting NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) rechargeable batteries to deliver pure, clean, fluctuation-free power. The Smart Power can be set to switch automatically from battery play mode into recharging mode if desired. Even when recharging, it continues to offer an improvement in sound quality as well as adding safety features such as protection against short circuits and overvoltage. Its elegant, low-key design includes a dimmable LCD display.

Clearaudio Power Supplies

  • Clearaudio Smart Power 24V Power supply upgrade for Innovation and Ovation turntables - $3,500
  • Clearaudio Smart Power 12V Power supply upgrade for Concept and Performance turntables - $1,200
  • Clearaudio Professional Power 24V Power supply upgrade for Innovation and Ovation turntables - $1,200
  • Clearaudio Professional Power 12V Power supply upgrade for Concept and Performance turntables - $800
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Saturday: 11am - 4pm
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