{"product_id":"clearaudio-performance-dc-plattenspieler-schwarz-holz","title":"Clearaudio Performance DC Turntable, Black \/ Wood","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clearaudio Performance DC is a belt-drive turntable unit with a decoupled 12-volt DC motor, inverted ceramic magnetic bearing and a 40 mm POM platter – this version with black aluminium plates on a solid-wood plinth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTonearm and cartridge are deliberately not included. What looks like a gap at first glance is the real appeal: you pay for drive, bearing and mass – the parts you never replace later – and decide the rest yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Performance DC?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause here three assemblies work together instead of disturbing one another. The 12-volt DC motor stands decoupled and passes its power via a ground flat belt to the aluminium sub-platter instead of sending vibrations into the plinth. The inverted bearing runs with a ground, polished ceramic spindle in a sintered-bronze bushing and is relieved by the patented CMB magnetic bearing. And the 40 mm thick POM platter brings enough flywheel mass that wow and flutter stays at 0.05 percent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA drive unit where black top and bottom plates frame a solid-wood plinth – the wood edge stays visible as a warm stripe and takes the sternness out of the technology. The box contains the drive unit body with motor, platter, aluminium sub-platter, bearing top part, flat belt, plug-in power supply, bearing oil, grounding cable and hex keys. The tonearm base is designed as an interchangeable mount and accepts almost any commercially available 9-inch arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Performance DC for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor you, if your rack is made up of dark devices and could still use some warmth in the picture – and if you want to decide arm, cartridge and phono stage yourself. Plain talk: if you're looking for a device that's unboxed and plays right away, you're better off with the factory-aligned Clearaudio Concept. The Performance DC wants to be configured first. We take the work off your hands, not the decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most down-to-earth version in the line-up: solid wood you can touch, black plates that don't age visually, and underneath the same mechanics as in the pricier finishes – including 78 rpm for the shellac box in the basement. Hans von Draminski noted in his review: “Sonically, it doesn't need to hide behind top-class components either.” – FIDELITY No. 41, 2019 (test unit: rose gold finish with Tracer tonearm). Which arm suits the cartridge you want, we'll quickly work out with you at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e turntable drive unit, belt drive – without tonearm and cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor:\u003c\/strong\u003e decoupled, smooth-running 12 V DC motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e ground flat belt onto aluminium sub-platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBearing:\u003c\/strong\u003e inverted, ground and polished ceramic bearing spindle, sintered-bronze running bushing, patented magnetic bearing (CMB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 mm solid, black POM, with aluminium sub-platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 1\/3, 45 and 78 rpm, switchable via button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWow and flutter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.05 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine speed adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e three trimmers on the rear next to the mains connector (left 78, centre 45, right 33 1\/3) – use only a plastic or ceramic screwdriver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlinth construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e resonance-optimised, high-density wood chassis in sandwich construction between two aluminium plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black aluminium plates \/ Solid wood plinth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTonearm mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e interchangeable mount for almost all commercially available 9-inch tonearms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTonearms from the Clearaudio range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clarify (named in the manual), Tracer, tangential TT5 tonearm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e plug-in power supply, switchable for worldwide use; optional upgrade to Clearaudio Professional Power 12V or smart power 12V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e max. 3.3 W, operating 1.6 W, off 0.0 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 420 × 125 × 330 mm (without tonearm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 11.0 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 years if registered within 14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e drive unit body with motor, platter, aluminium sub-platter, bearing top part, flat belt, plug-in power supply, bearing oil, various hex keys, grounding cable, quality and warranty card – tonearm and cartridge not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Performance DC come with a tonearm and cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, this page shows the bare drive unit. Clearaudio supplies the Performance DC from the factory without tonearm and without cartridge, you choose both freely. There's also a complete-package version with pre-mounted arm and cartridge – tell us which of the two variants you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the two colour names Black \/ Wood stand for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first describes the aluminium top and bottom plate, the second the chassis in between. Here the metal plates are black, the chassis is made of high-density solid wood with a visible edge. It sits in sandwich construction between the plates and damps resonance before it reaches the cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich tonearms fit the Performance DC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlmost any commercially available 9-inch tonearm, because the tonearm base is designed as an interchangeable mount. In the manual, Clearaudio names its own Clarify; from the range, the Tracer and the tangential TT5 tonearm also fit. There's also the AC104 or AC104\/TT5 acrylic dust cover to go with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I also play shellac records with the Performance DC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Besides 33 1\/3 and 45 rpm, the drive unit handles 78 rpm, switchable via a button and without a belt change or extra platter. All you need is a cartridge with a suitable 78 rpm stylus. All three speeds can be fine-tuned via trimmers on the rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Performance DC at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause after the purchase three decisions still wait: arm, cartridge and phono stage. That's exactly where our work begins. We put together the combination, mount and align it in-house and stay reachable when the stylus eventually needs replacing. Reach us on +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou pick the arm under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003eTonearms\u003c\/a\u003e, the cartridge under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, and the phono stage under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono Preamps\u003c\/a\u003e. Brushes, scales and care products are in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eTurntable Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e and under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/platten-reinigung\"\u003eRecord Cleaning\u003c\/a\u003e, more drive units are under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearaudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53224804516176,"sku":null,"price":2900.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/clearaudio-performance-dc-plattenspieler-schwarz-holz-frontansicht.jpg?v=1785849411","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/clearaudio-performance-dc-plattenspieler-schwarz-holz","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}