{"product_id":"clearaudioperformancedcblbl","title":"Clearaudio Performance DC Turntable, Black \/ Black","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 black plinth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe drive unit arrives without tonearm and without cartridge. That sounds sparse, but it's honest: you pay for drive, bearing and mass – the parts you never replace later on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Performance DC?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause a turntable is supposed to do one thing above all: turn the record evenly and contribute nothing else. The decoupled DC motor drives via a ground flat belt and keeps its vibrations away from the plinth. The inverted bearing runs with a polished ceramic spindle in a sintered-bronze bushing and is relieved by the patented CMB magnetic bearing. The 40 mm thick POM platter provides flywheel mass and keeps wow and flutter at 0.05 percent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe all-black version – top plate, bottom plate and plinth all in one tone, which visually turns the 40 mm platter into the real star of the show. Included are the platter, aluminium sub-platter, flat belt, plug-in power supply, bearing oil, grounding cable, gloves and tools. The interchangeable mount accepts almost any commercially available 9-inch tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Performance DC for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone looking for an understated, technically clean foundation who wants to put the rest together themselves – ideally over several years. Plain talk: if you want a finished device today with arm and cartridge already aligned, you're better served with the Clearaudio Concept. The Performance DC is a foundation, not a finished product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstated in appearance, uncompromising in construction – and with 33, 45 and 78 rpm more broadly equipped than most competitors in this class. FIDELITY wrote in its review: “Sonically, it doesn't need to hide behind top-class components either.” (No. 41, 2019). Which arm and cartridge suit it, we'll discuss with you calmly 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 12 V DC motor, electronically regulated\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 spindle, sintered-bronze running bushing, patented magnetic bearing (CMB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 mm solid POM, with aluminium sub-platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 1\/3, 45 and 78 rpm, electronically 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\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 \/ Black 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\u003eRecommended tonearms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satisfy Kardan Aluminium, Tracer, TT5 (incl. swing base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e plug-in power supply for worldwide use on all mains voltages and frequencies; 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\u003eMatching dust cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e AC104 (radial tonearm) \/ AC104\/TT5 (with TT5)\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\u003eModel no.:\u003c\/strong\u003e TT040\/B\/B\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, bearing top part, aluminium sub-platter, platter, flat belt, plug-in power supply, bearing oil, hex keys, grounding cable, gloves, 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 also offers the Performance DC as a complete package with a pre-mounted tonearm and cartridge – here you get the base and choose arm and cartridge freely. The interchangeable mount accepts almost any commercially available 9-inch tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the two colour names in the title mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first names the aluminium top and bottom plates, the second the plinth in between. In this version both are black, which makes the drive unit look like a single piece. The plinth is a high-density wood chassis that sits in sandwich construction between the aluminium plates and damps resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat speeds does the Performance DC manage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e33 1\/3, 45 and 78 revolutions per minute, electronically switchable via a button. So shellac records play without an extra platter or belt change, you just need a suitable 78 rpm stylus. Fine adjustment of all three speeds is done via trimmers on the rear, and wow and flutter is 0.05 percent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Performance DC need a better power supply?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat's not necessary. The included plug-in power supply reliably powers the 12-volt DC motor and works worldwide on all mains voltages. Anyone looking for more quiet in the drive later on can switch to the Clearaudio Professional Power 12V or the smart power 12V – both are designed exactly for the Performance DC series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Performance DC at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause we take on the configuration this drive unit calls for. We select a matching tonearm, cartridge and phono stage, mount and align cleanly and remain reachable afterwards when the stylus needs replacing. Call us on +41 44 680 22 00, via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou choose the arm under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003eTonearms\u003c\/a\u003e, the cartridge under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e, the phono stage under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono Preamps\u003c\/a\u003e. 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