Turntables — Clearaudio INNOVATION

The INNOVATION is a belt-drive turntable from Clearaudio, a German manufacturer known for accomplished turntable and cartridge engineering, built with a distinctive high-density synthetic platter material. The INNOVATION brings Clearaudio's considered engineering to a substantial turntable format.

Key specs that matter

Three speeds are supported - 33, 45 and 78rpm - via belt drive using a DC motor. The platter uses a distinctive high-density synthetic material chosen for excellent dimensional stability, an alternative to conventional acrylic or aluminium platters. At 460 x 485 x 220mm and 24kg, the INNOVATION maintains a substantial turntable chassis reflecting Clearaudio's considered build-quality standards.

Sound and use context

Expect smooth, well-controlled rotation reflecting the belt-drive mechanism's inherent motor isolation, combined with the high-density synthetic platter's exceptional dimensional stability, consistent with Clearaudio's broader considered engineering approach.

Pairing

Clearaudio's own tonearm and cartridge catalogue, including the MAGNIFY tonearm and various moving-coil and moving-magnet cartridges, offers natural companion components for a fully Clearaudio-voiced analogue front end.

Alternatives

Clearaudio's own MASTER JUBILEE sits above this model with even greater scale and a separate motor unit, worth comparing directly to find the right Clearaudio turntable tier.