{"product_id":"clearaudioperformancedcsisi","title":"Clearaudio Performance DC Turntable, Silver \/ Silver","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 silver aluminium plates on a silver plinth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrive unit here is meant literally: tonearm and cartridge aren't included, you choose them freely yourself. That sounds like extra work, but it's the real appeal – a drive unit of this quality outlives several tonearm generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Performance DC?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause three things work together here to produce a calm run. The DC motor sits decoupled and drives via a ground flat belt instead of sending its vibrations into the plinth. The inverted bearing runs on a polished ceramic spindle in a sintered-bronze bushing, relieved by the patented CMB magnetic bearing. And the 40 mm POM platter brings the mass that stops speed fluctuations from arising in the first place – 0.05 percent wow and flutter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA complete drive unit in silver on silver – the most understated finish in the line-up, which simply doesn't stand out next to a system in brushed aluminium. Along with it come the platter, aluminium sub-platter, flat belt, power supply and mounting accessories. The interchangeable tonearm mount accepts almost any commercially available 9-inch tonearm; Clearaudio itself recommends the Satisfy Kardan Aluminium, the Tracer, or the tangential TT5 tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Performance DC for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who sees their drive unit as a foundation and wants to choose arm, cartridge and phono stage themselves. Plain talk: if you're looking for a device that comes out of the box and runs immediately, the Clearaudio Concept is the better fit – there, arm and cartridge are mounted and aligned at the factory. The Performance DC wants to be configured, and that's exactly where its value lies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mature drive unit that adds nothing and takes nothing away – and thanks to a 78 rpm speed also handles shellac, which is rare in this class. The trade press sees it similarly: “Sonically, it doesn't need to hide behind top-class components either.” – FIDELITY No. 41, 2019. Which tonearm suits the cartridge you want, we'll work out in a short conversation 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 Silver aluminium plates \/ Silver 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\/S\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. On this version the metal plates are silver and the plinth is silver as well. The plinth itself 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 a drive unit without an arm only becomes a turntable through the right combination. We match tonearm, cartridge and phono stage to your setup, mount and align it cleanly and remain your specialist contact afterwards. Call us on +41 44 680 22 00, message us on WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or write to shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the arm under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonarme\"\u003eTonearms\u003c\/a\u003e, the matching 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. 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