Clearaudio Performance DC Wood AiR

The AiR series all feature a new air-coreDC 12 V motor similar to theair-core DC 24-volt motor used in the Reference Jubilee, Innovation, and Ovation.Thisnew, vastly improved motorprovides superior performance and speed stability for greaterdynamics, even better imaging, and more musicality. All otherturntable specifications remain the same.

The Performance DCs main composite chassis consists of a specific density wood core sandwiched between two massive anodized aluminum plates. A band of polished silver aluminum is wrapped around the plinths core, giving the Performance DC an elegant and modern look.

The powerful and smooth-running DC motor is mounted to the composite main chassis and is effectively decoupled for enhanced dynamic range. The motor and belt are hidden from view, protected from dust and UV. They drive a precision machined aluminum sub-platter coupled to a 40mm thick polyoxymethylene (POM) platter, supported by Clearaudios patented CMB (Ceramic Magnetic Bearing).

The Performance DCs 33, 45, and 78 rpm speeds are selected by blue illuminated buttons, ergonomically integrated into the front left of the chassis. Precision adjustability is possible for each speed via user-accessible trim pots. The Performance DC comes with an interchangeable arm board design which can accommodate a variety of 9-inch tonearms including Clearaudios Satisfy Carbon,Tracerand TT5 Linear tracking arm, but can also accommodate Clearaudio’s Clarify, Magnify, and Universal tonearms.

Available with silver or black finish.

Specifications

• Aluminum sandwich plinth
• 2-piece height adjustable (for leveling) aluminum feet with anti-resonance damping tips
• 40mm-thick POM platter with weighted rim
• Machined aluminum sub-platter
• Inverted Ceramic Magnetic Bearing (CMB)
• Decoupled 3-speed DC motor; user fine-adjustable 33, 45, 78 rpm
• Verify Carbon Fiber tonearm features a magnetic bearing, carbon fiber armwand, and 1-meter DirectWire cable