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Clearaudio Compass Launches Its Entry-Level Turntable At A Knock-Out Price
The Compass turntable is precision-made by German audio brand Clearaudio. It's an entry-level model. ... More
If you've ever fancied owning and high-end turntable to play your vinyl on but found the price of the top-end models a little too salty, then news from the German manufacturer Clearaudio may be of interest.
Clearaudio has announced the launch of its Compass turntable. This is a new and entry-level model that's designed to bring high-end audio quality within reach of many more people without compromising on quality.
The new Compass is a ready-to-play turntable with a brand-new T1 tonearm, which is a smaller version of Clearaudio's Satisfy tonearm. The Compass turntable also includes a newly developed N1 moving magnet cartridge.
Clearaudio's Compass turntable will ship with the newly developed N1 moving magnet cartridge mounted ... More on Clearaudio's T1 tonearm.
The compact Compass is available in sleek black or silver finishes and comes with a detachable acrylic lid to keep dust off your records. Using precision-milled components made from premium materials, the Compass is the epitome of German engineering and is designed for long life and years of listening.
Clearaudio CEO, Robert Suchy, says: 'Clearaudio has always stood for uncompromising quality, ultimate precision, and exceptional design. Now we are welcoming a wider audience for our high-end technology and performance with Compass: a ready-to-play turntable delivering a vinyl-listening experience that far exceeds expectations in this price range.'
At the core of the Compass turntable is a precision bearing that works in combination with a specially manufactured platter and sub-platter. All three items have been manufactured with the same attention to detail that Clearaudio applies to all its products.
The new T1 tonearm on the Compass turntable is a smaller version of Clearaudio's acclaimed Satisfy ... More tonearm.
You can read up on the full technical specifications for the turntable, tonearm and cartridge below. The Clearaudio Compass is just entering production and will be available to buy worldwide by September 2025 and will carry a suggested retail price of €1,290. Pricing in other currencies will be confirmed closer to the launch date.
