Clearaudio Concept Wood Turntable with Black Satisfy Tonearm

"Five Stars" – What Hi-Fi?

"A Solid Choice for Both Turntable Purists and Enthusiasts," Raves Stereophile

Clearaudio's Concept Wood turntable furthers the sonic excellence of the award-winning Concept turntable. The Concept Wood uses a Baltic birch, constrained-layer plinth that is both visually attractive and sonically rich and smooth. The aluminum machined sub-platter and rear-mounted fine speed adjustments are an upgrade from the original Concept design.

"Its first-rate build quality and sound, and its ease of setup and versatility, make the Clearaudio Active Wood a solid choice for both turntable purists and enthusiasts – for anyone looking for the next step in their journey through sound, and all the music, joy, and fun that vinyl playback brings," raves Ken Micallef in his June 2, 2021 Stereophile review.

"It is as clean, rhythmic, detailed and spacious as you’ll find for the money, not to mention engaging and entertaining. A Conceptual masterpiece, you could say," says England's What Hi-Fi? magazine, which awarded the Concept its top rating of Five Stars.

Award Winning Satisfy Carbon Fiber Tonearm

The Concept Wood is equipped with the Satisfy Carbon Fiber tonearm, which incorporates a range of features associated with some of the very best tonearms. It is constructed from carbon fiber weave for exceptional rigidity. The vertical bearing uses a shaft made of wolfram, the polished ends of which run in sapphire watch bearings. The twin horizontal bearings use extremely precise and long-life ceramic bearings.

"I think the Satisfy tonearm… is a true bargain," reports Jack Roberts, Dagogo.com. "Truly amazing for its price."

The two-piece aluminum headshell with adjustable azimuth allows the accurate alignment of any cartridge type. Anti-skating control is applied by an innovative magnetic system that acts on the side of the bearing housing. An unbroken run of Clearaudio's own Direct Wire cable provides a continuous link without solder connections from the cartridge to phono plugs.

Three Speed Electronic Speed Change

The Concept Wood plays all of your records, not just your 'long-player' albums. It will play back music at three speeds – 33rpm, 45rpm, and 78 rpm. And you don't need to fuss with belts and pulleys to change speed. The speed changes are selectable with a twist of the Electronic Speed Control knob.

Note: Phono cartridge not included.

• Constrained-layer Baltic Birch plinth
• Two-piece 30mm-thick POM platter
• Polished tempered steel bearing shaft within sintered bronze bushings
• Satisfy Black tonearm is installed
• Mirror polished teflon thrust pad
• Belt-driven by a decoupled DC motor
• 33, 45 and 78 rpm at a turn of a dial
• Made in Germany

• Speed variation: ±0,04 %
• Dimensions: (WDH) 16.54" x 13.78" x 5.51"
• Weight: approx. 16.5 lb., including motor and tonearm

"Its first-rate build quality and sound, and its ease of setup and versatility, make the Clearaudio Active Wood a solid choice for both turntable purists and enthusiasts—for anyone looking for the next step in their journey through sound, and all the music, joy, and fun that vinyl playback brings."

- Ken Micallef, Stereophile, June 2, 2021

"Five Stars"

"It is as clean, rhythmic, detailed and spacious as you’ll find for the money, not to mention engaging and entertaining. A Conceptual masterpiece, you could say."

- What Hi-Fi?, March 7, 2016

"I think the Satisfy tonearm… is a true bargain… truly amazing for its price."

- Jack Roberts, Dagogo.com