Clearaudio Compass

Product Description

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 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

To make high-quality vinyl enjoyment possible in this price segment, we concentrated our expertise on the elements that matter most to sound quality. At its heart lies a precision bearing combined with a meticulously crafted platter and sub-platter system. Added to this are the new T1 tonearm – a compact version of our proven Satisfy tonearm – and the specially developed N1 MM cartridge. Together, they create a sound experience that far exceeds the expectations for compact-class systems.

Where Sound Meets Craftsmanship

Every acoustically relevant component, from tonearm and cartridge to bearing, is manufactured with utmost care at our facility in Erlangen. Precisely machined parts, selected materials, and a design focused on durability embody the Clearaudio signature quality: handmade in Germany.

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.

Technical specifications – turntable

Construction details:	Resonance-optimised turntable Turntable chassis comprises medium-density wood fibre (silver / black) Steel bottom plate for additional weight Including decoupling elements
Speed options:	33 ⅓, 45, U/min
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
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: 4 watts Consumption in operation: 1.95 watts Standby: 0.74 watts Off mode: 0.0 watts (switched off at the bottom)
Total weight:	Approx. 8kg (incl. tonearm and cartridge)
Dimensions (W/D/H):	Approx. 17.13 × 13.39 × 4.72 inches (incl. Dustcover) Approx. 435 × 340 × 120mm (incl. dustcover)

Brand

Clearaudio

Clearaudio’s mission since it was founded in 1978 is to create the most precise audio components in the industry. All production remains in-house at their Meilwald, Germany headquarters to ensure the ultimate quality assurance. In the past four decades, Clearaudio has designed and patented some of the most innovative solutions in the high-end market. Not only does the company offer their legendary turntables, but all necessary accessories as well. These include all manner of components, including gauges, tonearms, cartridges, phonostages and even record and turntable cleaning kits.

Specialists bring together cutting-edge materials, meticulous craftsmanship and innovative design to craft best-in-class products. Many of the company's accomplishments are made possible through their focus on collaboration, working with a wide range of experts from audio technicians to watchmakers to perfect their designs.

You’ll see the culmination of this work in every product big and small. It’s best showcased through their award winning turntables. Recordings sound best in high-end analogue products designed to eliminate resonance while amplifying every detail. At Clearaudio this is made possible with a mix of ingredients including multi-layered wood, titanium, aluminum and more. Nine different models make it easy to find the ideal turntable solution for your listening needs.

Overture is one of the most trusted Clearaudio component dealers in the country. Not only do we sell the company’s top turntable and turntables-based products, but we’ll advise you on the best fit for you. Interested in purchasing a new Clearaudio component? You can trade-in any component towards a Clearaudio product by filling out our Trade-In Form.

Clearaudio Compass

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