Clearaudio Compass leads the way to high-end sound
Clearaudio
June 2, 2025
German analogue audio specialist, Clearaudio has launched Compass: a new entry-level turntable designed to make high-end audio quality and performance accessible, without compromise.
Compass is a ready-to-play turntable featuring a new T1 tonearm - a smaller version of Clearaudio’s acclaimed Satisfy tonearm - and the newly developed N1 moving-magnet cartridge. The compact model comes in sleek black or silver, complete with a detachable acrylic lid. High precision milled components, premium materials, and manufacturing quality engineered for longevity are designed to ensure Compass delivers years of musical enjoyment.
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 Compass is a precision bearing in combination with a specially manufactured platter and sub-platter – crafted with the same attention to detail that defines all Clearaudio products. Full technical specifications for the turntable, tonearm and cartridge are detailed below.
Clearaudio Compass is just entering production; it will be available at Clearaudio stockists worldwide by September, with a suggested retail price of €1290 (global pricing TBC).
Technical data Compass turntable:
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Construction details: |
· Resonance-optimised turntable · Turntable chassis comprises medium-density wood fibre · Steel bottom plate for additional weight · Including decoupling elements |
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Speed options: |
33 ⅓, 45, U/min |
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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 |
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Bearing: |
Polished and tempered steel spindle in a sintered bronze bushing, running on a teflon thrust-pad. |
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Platter: |
20mm /0.787 inches main platter, made out of acrylic with excellent dimension stability / precision CNC machined aluminium sub-platter. |
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Speed accuracy (measured): |
+/- 0,05 % |
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Power consumption:
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Max. consumption: 4 watts Consumption in operation: 1.95 watts Standby: 0.74 watts Off mode: 0.0 watts (switched off at the bottom) |
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Total weight: |
Approx. 8kg (incl. tonearm and cartridge) |
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Dimensions (W/D/H): |
Approx. 17.13 x 13.39 x 4.72 inches (incl. Dustcover) |
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Manufacturer’s warranty: |
2 years* |
Technical data T1 tonearm:
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Construction details: |
Radial tonearm with external anti-skating counterweight |
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Material: |
Aluminium (black/silver), Counterweight: stainless steel |
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Cartridge balance range: |
2.5g - 17.0g |
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Overhang: |
17.12mm |
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Total length: |
305.00mm |
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Effective length: |
239.12mm |
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Mounting distance |
222.00mm |
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Offset angle: |
24.02° |
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Wiring: |
1.1m Clearaudio Direct Wire PLUS terminated with RCA |
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Weight: |
Approx. 390g (incl. counterweight) |
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Manufacturer’s warranty: |
2 years* |
Technical data N1 cartridge:
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Total mass: |
14.3g (± 0.2g) |
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Frequency response: |
20Hz - 20kHz |
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Output voltage (1kHz, 5cm/s): |
~ 3.3mV |
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Channel separation (1kHz): |
20dB |
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Channel balance (1kHz): |
2dB |
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Tracking ability: |
80μm |
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Recommended tracking force: |
2.2g (± 0.3g) |
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Coil impedance (1kHz): |
0.66kΩ |
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Coil inductance: |
400mH |
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Load resistance: |
47kΩ |
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Load capacitance: |
100pF |
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Cantilever / stylus shape: |
Aluminium / elliptical |
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Compliance: |
15μ/mN |
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Cartridge body: |
Aluminium |
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Manufacturer’s warranty: |
2 years* |
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