Turntables — Clearaudio Compass

The Compass is a belt-drive turntable from Clearaudio, built with a convenient pre-installed tonearm and cartridge combination and a substantial acrylic platter. The Compass brings Clearaudio's considered engineering to a ready-to-play analogue package.

Key specs that matter

Two speeds are supported - 33 and 45rpm - via belt drive with a DC motor. A pre-installed T1 tonearm pairs with a pre-installed N1 cartridge, removing both tonearm and cartridge selection uncertainty for the buyer. The platter is a substantial 20mm acrylic design with a CNC-machined aluminium sub-platter. At 435 x 340 x 120mm and 8kg, the Compass maintains a manageable, complete turntable package.

Sound and use context

Expect a straightforward, dependable vinyl playback experience reflecting the accessible, ready-to-play design philosophy, with the substantial acrylic platter and CNC-machined sub-platter combination providing capable performance straight out of the box.

Pairing

Because the tonearm and cartridge ship pre-installed and factory-matched, the Compass arrives ready to play directly with any amplifier offering a phono input.

Alternatives

Clearaudio's own INNOVATION BASIC offers a considerably more accomplished alternative with three-speed capability within the same broader catalogue.