Celebrity “Al Di Meola” Edition
Where Artistry Meets Precision
A seamless blend of masterful craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology, and unique design.
Clearaudio’s Celebrity “Al Di Meola” Edition celebrates the great artists of our time, with its inaugural model dedicated to legendary American jazz guitarist Al Di Meola, a Grammy-winning icon. This limited-edition turntable embodies a passion for music and vinyl, combining exquisite design with high-end performance.
The turntable’s body, crafted from high-density wood fibre, is shaped like an electric guitar—a nod to Al Di Meola’s artistry. At its core lies premium Clearaudio technology, ensuring unmatched sound quality. The platter is driven by a precision flat belt controlled by Clearaudio’s advanced Tacho Speed Control, which monitors and adjusts the speed in real-time to maintain optimal performance. Meanwhile, the motor is decoupled using the Innovative Motor Suspension system to eliminate vibrations and preserve sonic clarity.
Limited to just 1,000 pieces, the Celebrity “Al Di Meola” Edition offers effortless plug-and-play functionality. Unbox, connect, and immerse yourself in an extraordinary listening experience.
An intuitive multifunctional knob inspired by a guitar’s volume control allows seamless operation. With a simple press, the turntable starts, switches between speeds of 33⅓ and 45 RPM, or enters standby mode. The knob also facilitates precise speed adjustments during calibration.
The turntable is completed with a custom Profiler tonearm and a specially developed Celebrity MM cartridge. Available in a sleek black or luxurious rosewood veneer finish, it is as visually striking as it is sonically impressive. Each unit has a numbered special-release album by Al Di Meola and a guitar pick, making this a true collector’s item.
Package Combination
Cartridge: Equipped with the exclusive Celebrity MM cartridge, optimised for high-performance vinyl playback. Compatible with all Clearaudio MM (Moving Magnet) and MC (Moving Coil) cartridges for future upgrades.
Tonearm: Fitted with a custom-designed Profiler tonearm, combining precision engineering with exceptional tracking capability.
Electronics: Compatible with Clearaudio phono stages, including Nano Phono V2, Smart Phono V2, and high-end power supplies such as Professional Power 12 V and Smart Power 12 V for enhanced performance.
Celebrity “Al Di Meola” Edition SPECIFICATIONS
Construction details:
Resonance-optimised turntable.
Upper layer is made of special satined plastic and platen veneer.
The chassis comprises medium-density wood fibre.
The bottom plate is made of machining steel.
Height-adjustable turntable feet.
PLATTER:
The 30-mm / 1.18-inch main platter is made out of synthetic material with high density and excellent dimension/precision CNC machined aluminium sub-platter.
Speed accuracy (measured):
± 0.05%
Power consumption:
Max. consumption: 2.75 watts
Consumption in operation: 1.04 watts
Standby: 0.5 watts
Off mode: 0.0 watts
Total weight:
Approx. 10kg (incl. tonearm and cartridge)
Dimensions (W/D/H):
Approx. 460 × 360 × 140mm (with tonearm)
Drive unit:
Decoupled and resonance damped 12V DC motor.
Flat belt-drive
Plug-in power supply unit, designed for worldwide use with all networks and power frequencies.
“IMS light – Innovative Motor Suspension”
(Suspension design of the motor using O-rings)“TSC” Tacho Speed Control (speed monitoring)
Automatic compensation of friction and temperature changes on platter bearings and belts
BEARING:
Polished and tempered steel spindle in a sintered bronze bushing, running on a Teflon thrust-pad.
SPEED RANGES:
33 ⅓, 45
Material/coloURS:
Medium-density wood: black / wood
warranty:
2 Years