{"product_id":"clearaudio-concept-signature-turntable-w-signature-black-satisfy-carbon-fiber-tonearm-black","title":"Clearaudio Concept Signature Turntable w\/ Signature Black Satisfy Carbon Fiber Tonearm - Black","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Component 2025 - \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Newest Advancement in High-End Turntable Performance at an Exceptional Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Clearaudio Signature turntable is a special edition of the new Concept Signature, created exclusively for the US market. It represents advancements in high-end performance with exceptional value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Signature combines technological and material science advancements from the entire Clearaudio turntable line, highlighted by the AiR 12v DC coreless motor with a new speed control circuity derived from Clearaudio's award-winning Reference Jubilee turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn addition to sharing the AiR motor with the Performance DC and Concept turntables, the Signature combines the mechanical and visual qualities of these models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis version of the Signature includes the new Signature Black Satisfy Carbon Fiber tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAward-Winning Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Clearaudio Signature was honored by receiving a Recommended Component Award for 2025 from \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The belt-drive Clearaudio Signature is a special edition of the new Concept Signature turntable, created exclusively for the US market… 'The Signature proved its mettle as a graceful yet powerful machine, with transparency and flow its bywords,' decided KM [Kalman Rubinson]. 'Clearaudio has achieved something special with the Signature \/ Tracer package, a system that held my rapt attention throughout the dozens of records I played on it, using different cartridges, phono stages, and speakers,' he concluded.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"It Only Has One Problem: It’s Too Good\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"This record player, which opens the door to high-end sound spheres in no time at all thanks to its plug-and-play concept, without any tedious adjustment work, without the sweat that once had to be shed for the proper installation of a high-quality turntable,\" raves Hans von Draminski in his review for Germany's \u003cem\u003efidelity-magazine.com\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"It only has one problem: it’s too good. Coming in at around 2500 euros fully equipped, it comes very close to machines in the Clearaudio portfolio that cost several times as much.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew Tacho-Speed-Control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSpeed stability is a huge factor in getting the sound off an LP that the artist intended, and the Signature doesn't disappoint. It incorporates a newly developed \"Tacho-Speed-Control\" that constantly monitors the rotational speed. It provides real-time feedback to the control electronics, enabling the system to immediately respond to dynamic influences such as stylus drag, belt tension, friction, or temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAdditionally, TSC performs an automatic calibration at every restart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdvanced Platter, Sub-Platter, and Plinth\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe 1.8\"-thick (30mm) POM platter sits atop the precision-machined aluminum sub-platter, driven by a flat polished belt which communicates speed control via the TSC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe constrained layered plinth and platter bearing, a hardened steel shaft inside a sintered bronze sleeve with Teflon thrust pad, are derived from the Clearaduio Concept turntable, which gained worldwide recognition with over 20,000 units sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew AiR 12v DC Coreless Motor\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Signature's brand new air-core (non-magnetic) 12-volt DC motor runs unbelievably quietly, ensuring that the listener remains blissfully unaware of the whole process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA version of the O-Ring IMS (improved motor suspension), derived from the Reference Jubilee turntable, isolates the AiR DC coreless motor, for enhanced vibration control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProfessional Power 12v Linear Power Supply\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Professional Power 12v linear power supply in black, an $800 value, is included with the Signature. It is a transformer based linear power supply developed to maximize the AiR motor. It is derived from Clearaudio's Professional Power 24v that was developed for their Ovation and Innovation series that uses 24V AiR motors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Professional Power 12V uses a vibration damped toroidal transformer in conjunction with stiff regulation, providing clean power to the AiR motor. An IEC power connector allows use of your preferred AC cables and a grounding lug provides an additional earth ground point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePerformance DC Feet\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePhysical isolation is accomplished with leveling feet from Clearaudio's acclaimed Performance DC turntable. In addition to making set-up more convenient, these feet also help to minimize the effects of room vibration or vibration from other components on the Signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTonearm Options\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe triple-black Signature has two tonearm options, the Tracer Black or the new Signature Black Satisfy Carbon Fiber. Both tonearms feature black carbon fiber arm tubes, exceptionally lightweight and rigid for reducing resonance and enhancing clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew Signature Black Satisfy Tonearm\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe new Signature Black Satisfy Carbon Fiber tonearm is the Clearaudio established reference point, now in all black including carbon fiber armtube. Clearaudio Direct Wire tonearm cable is hardwired and terminated with gold-plated RCA plugs to assure music signal integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIt uses handmade Swiss vertical and lateral bearings, adopted from the watch industry, incorporating polished tungsten points against sapphire thrust pads. The magnetic anti-skating force is mechanically decoupled and easily adjustable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThanks to a pre-mounted aluminum headshell, the azimuth of the Satisfy tonearm is simple to align.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAnti-skating? Equally effortless, yet reassuringly precise. Magnetically adjusted, it is then fixed in place with an easily accessible locking screw neatly positioned near the tonearm bearing. The vertical bearing features a polished tungsten spindle embedded in a meticulously balanced sapphire bearing (the latter is also used by Swiss clock manufacturers). The two horizontal bearings are crafted using an exceedingly strong and durable ceramic material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAt the heart of the Satisfy tonearm is something quite significant: direct wiring, which allows the audio signal to travel unimpeded along one single continuous path from cartridge to preamplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982074503341,"sku":"NEW-CLSIGSBS-BLK","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45982074536109,"sku":"DEMO-CLSIGSBS-BLK","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CLSIGTB_BLK_01_2024__78534.1727509968.1280.1280_794d5c19-7a2f-4a78-b8f0-0491c37d2c58.jpg?v=1778153084","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/clearaudio-concept-signature-turntable-w-signature-black-satisfy-carbon-fiber-tonearm-black","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}